Reviews
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 →
“[S]hould work well as a lullaby.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Magic of Melwick Orchard
“Rebecca Caprara has beautifully walked the line between magic and real life in The Magic of Melwick Orchard. For families with children who have illnesses, they will see the truth of what it is like when one member of the family is sick. This story will hold your heart,… View →
The protagonists of these feminist YA novels do not let their ’’imperfections’’ stand in the way of taking action as they work to save themselves and, oftentimes, other young women. At fourteen, Macy Cashmere, star of The Disturbed Girl’s… View →
Losing the Girl: Book 1
“[The] creative artistic effects amplify the tension and awkward emotions, transforming a familiar story of young love into something memorable and new.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Passover Parrot, 2nd Edition
“In celebration of the 35th anniversary of its initial publication, Kar Ben has issued a new edition of The Passover Parrot with full color illustrations. Leba is finally old enough to ask the four questions in Hebrew at her family seder. Her neighbor is moving out of town and… View →
Paulie's Passover Predicament
“Not since Bullwinkle has there been as charming a moose as Paulie. Paulie is a moos-ician who cuts his musical practice short in order to prepare a seder for his friends that evening. He is thoughtfulness personified, although a tad misguided, when he uses some unusual items on… View →