Reviews
I Was Made For You
“Though simple on the surface, this story may spark questions and conversation about identity, second chances, and sense of purpose.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“Jules offers readers a compendium of information detailing the celebration of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday with historic rather than biblical origins. She provides traditional candle blessings (in English and Hebrew); original poems and short reflections about each of… View →
“An attractive, informative series.”—Booklist View →
“[G]entle, heartwarming . . . beginning chapter book about friendship and how kindness reigns over winning.”—Booklist View →
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook
“A unique take on a historical voyage.”—Booklist View →
A Valentine for Frankenstein
“Frankenstein models self-assurance and kindness, both of which are much needed.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Discover Mars
“A thought-provoking, welcoming entry point to a perennially popular topic.”—starred, Booklist View →
Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery
“Mary Amato’s inventive Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery finds humor in the grave.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Colores del invierno Crayola ® (Crayola ® Winter Colors)
“Art-inclined elementary-schoolers learning to read Spanish will appreciate the suggested activities.”—Booklist View →
Death Eaters: Meet Nature's Scavengers
“By providing context and a big-picture approach to death, Halls equips young readers with understanding from which comfort and awe can grow.”—Booklist View →
The American Indian Rights Movement
“As it discusses the movement’s key concerns, including education and land issues, the book also introduces its leaders and historic protests, such as the occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969 to 1971.”—Booklist View →
Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation
“An inviting introduction to biologists at work.”—Booklist View →
Extreme Longevity: Discovering Earth's Oldest Organisms
“Readers will enjoy learning about these amazing organisms.”—Booklist View →
An Unlikely Ballerina
“As a child, Lily Marks’s legs required straightening. Faced with the prospect of wearing uncomfortable and unsightly leg braces, Marks and her parents were intrigued by a doctor’s suggestion to instead try dancing lessons. As her legs gained strength, Marks’s natural talents… View →
Poor Little Rabbit
“Besides being fun, this gem is also a way to show toddlers how to put empathy into action.”—The New York Times View →
“This delightful early chapter book makes for some smile-inducing reading.”—School Library Journal View →
An Unlikely Ballerina
“The course of Lily’s future is forever altered when she is given a choice between wearing an iron brace or attending dance lessons to strengthen her weak legs and turned-out feet in this inspirational true story. Whimsically graceful artwork captures the magic of Alicia Markova’s… View →
Sports Are Fantastic Fun!
“This book is fantastic fun and a strong addition to any nonfiction collection.”—School Library Journal View →
“[A] heartwarming tribute to creatures of the Arctic that offers a gentle ecology lesson as well . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
“[A] tribute to environmental awareness and cultivating a healthy respect for the fierce beauty of the frozen North.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
The World Needs Beautiful Things
“Bezalel and the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. But young Bezalel had an eye for beauty and loved to collect pretty things like shiny stones and colored strings, and place them into his ‘Beautiful Things Box.’ When it’s time to escape Egypt and wander through the… View →
Who's Got the Etrog?
“This new picture book introduces children to the Ugandan Jewish community of the Abayudaya. The book says the community was started in the early 1900s by an African chief who led his people to reject Christianity and follow only the Torah. Children will enjoy following the antics… View →
Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
“A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Stick Pick
“The story creates a terrific opportunity to start a discussion about accessibility issues for people with disabilities.”— Booklist View →