Reviews
Why We Go to the Hospital
“An impressive introductory resource to encourage healthy practices among children.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
In It Together: A Story of Fairness
“Using real-life examples and scenarios to teach social emotional skills to young children, this series is a good choice for both classroom and library settings across the board.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Science of Color
“Educators could use this series for lessons on art, adaptations, optics, and culture. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
D-Day Invasion
“A perennial favorite time period among students receives a fresh treatment.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Who Invented the Airplane?: Wright Brothers vs. Whitehead
“A good choice to increase interest in STEM topics or for reports on inventions/inventors.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Passover Parrot, 2nd Edition
“It’s time for Leba to ask the Four Questions at the Passover seder. But nobody will assist her. That is until Hametz the Parrot arrives and he not only helps her, but also solves the dilemma of who stole the afi komen – the hidden piece of matzah. This is the 25th anniversary… View →
Paulie's Passover Predicament
“Paulie the moosi-cian is all set to host a Passover seder for his friends, but the seder doesn’t go according to plan. There are too many mistakes and that makes the hunt for the hidden afi komen a real puzzle.” - Cleveland Jewish News View →
Geometry and Topology: Fun, Hands-On Activities for Learning Math
“A wonderful collection of attractive math topics that will entertain and inform kids (and their parents). A great way to share a stimulating learning activity.”—Ronald L. Graham, Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego; former View →
Hurricane Harvey: Disaster in Texas and Beyond
“[A] perfect starting point for young readers looking to learn more about hurricanes and about the damage this particular hurricane brought upon Texas . . .”—Booklist View →
Bubbe's Got the Beat
“The Jewish Sabbath gets a bouncy spin as one boy heads to his grandma’s house to celebrate. He’s excited to help her prepare (‘Bubbe’s bakin’ challah, / Dough is in the bowl. / Gonna be her helper, / That’s how we roll’), and the family celebration only… View →
Paulie's Passover Predicament
“Paulie, a moose (and moos-ician) can’t wait for Passover. He’s invited all his friends to join him in a heartfelt, slightly unconventional seder: pepper added to the salt water (so the pepper doesn’t get jealous), pinecones in the charoset, and so on. Even worse, he locks himself… View →
I Got a Chicken for My Birthday
“Kids will enjoy pointing out the details that provide visual clues as to what the chicken is up to. An amusing story with a twist, perfect for a maker or construction storytime.”—School Library Journal View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Ramos’s stunning, gritty debut is equal parts hilarity, heartbreak, and hope.”—starred, VOYA View →
The Recruit
“These short, well-written stories will pull any reader—reluctant and avid—into the series.”—starred, VOYA View →
The Turnaround
“[A] strong choice for English language learners, middle grade readers, and reluctant older readers.”—VOYA View →
Economic Inequality: The American Dream under Siege
“[D]eserves a spot in all young adult nonfiction collections.”—VOYA View →
Sanctuary: Book 2
“Hand to fans of spooky mysteries.”—Booklist View →
The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs!
“[L]ighthearted and totally silly, and will elicit a good amount of laughter.”—Booklist View →
The Universe Ate My Homework
“Don’t try this at home, just bring it home. The Universe Ate My Homework is totally safe (and delightful) to read.”—Robert Krulwich, NPR science journalist and co-host of Radiolab View →
The Family with Two Front Doors
“Based on the childhood of the author’s grandmother, this story follows an Orthodox Jewish family in Lublin, Poland in the 1920s. The family, which includes nine children, is so large that they need two houses joined together—thus the title. The book presents customs that… View →
Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear
“[A]n engaging read for anyone with an overflowing underwear drawer and a useful resource for teens . . .”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“Sweet tales . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →