Reviews
A Different Kind of Passover
“Jessica can’t imagine Passover without her beloved grandfather, but this year he is in bed, recovering from a hospital stay and therefore unable to lead the family seder. This night is supposed to be different from all other nights, but this is the wrong kind of different, Jessica View →
Sammy Spider's First Bar Mitzvah
“Everyone’s favorite little spider is back with a new adventure and a new topic with which to educate young readers and listeners about Jewish life and culture. This latest escapade lands him at Josh’s cousin’s bar mitzvah where he watches the proceedings with… View →
Hanukkah Delight!
“Award-winning children’s book author and past poet laureate of Northhampton, Massachusetts, Newman needs only a single line of text on each page to convey the rituals—and fun—of Hanukkah to the very littlest ones in this happy board book. The joy of the holiday is further enhanced View →
A Hanukkah with Mazel
“Misha, a poor but talented artist, lives by himself on the edge of a small village. So begins a tender and hopeful story of kindness, compassion and generosity. On a bitterly cold night before Hanukkah, Misha finds a shivering cat in his barn. ‘I’ll call you Mazel,’ he View →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
“Sachiko,” a nonfiction book by Minneapolis writer Caren Stelson, turned up on several 2016 lists, drawing nominations for the National Book Award and the Minnesota Book Award. It’s a slim book with a powerful wallop. Sachiko Yasui was just 6 when the atomic bomb was dropped on… View →
If You Were the Moon
“Appealing for classroom and story hours.”—Booklist View →
Noah Webster's Fighting Words
“[A] Monty Pythonesque tale. . . . The digitally processed mixed-media illustrations use collage and speech bubbles for an appealing, contemporary feel.”—Booklist View →
Andrew the Seeker
“[A] gentle, adorable adventure. . . . [T]he bright color palette is sure to please its young audience.”—Booklist View →
Niko Draws a Feeling
“[An] insightful and supportive celebration of creativity and imagination.”—Booklist View →
Garbage in Space: A Space Discovery Guide
“[T]hese titles in the Space Discovery Guides series stand out from the crowd . . . . Space-obsessed kids will find plenty to wonder over in these slim but meaty volumes.”—starred, Booklist View →
Noah Webster's Fighting Words
“[A] boisterous account of a singular contributor to America’s linguistic legacy.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Troll Stinks
“[A] fable for our times. . . . [T]he episode should spark some discussion of empathy and unintended consequences.”—Booklist View →
“A fun and vocabulary-rich picture book similar in style to Richard Scarry’s work. . . . [S]hould appeal to a wide range of readers—especially those who love dogs.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Witching Hour
“[W]ill be intriguing to middle and high school readers interested in suspense and the paranormal.”—School Library Journal View →
Racial Profiling: Everyday Inequality
“Complex concepts . . . are unpacked with a balance of sensitivity and boldness. This unflinching exploration . . . [is] a mandatory addition to teen collections for discussions on inequality and social justice.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Andrew the Seeker
“This charming addition to early graphic novel shelves will appeal to children making their first forays into comics.”—School Library Journal View →
The Bolds to the Rescue
“This series sports the humor of Captain Underpants and the heart of Winnie-the-Pooh . . . . A great choice for any library collection serving kids.”—School Library Journal View →
Pointe, Claw
“It is a book of contrast and counterpoint . . . . Lines blur as the story develops, save for the knife-sharp ferocity of two young women locked in an empowering duet.”—starred, Booklist View →
“Short, sweet, and to the point.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Niko Draws a Feeling
“Conceptual and thoughtful, like Niko’s own pieces.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
“This Japanese import will charm beginning readers who enjoy a bit of witty humor with their animal adventures. . . . A highly amusing early chapter book for readers who may also be learning the art of letter writing.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Detective Gordon: A Case in Any Case
“Charming, droll, and approachable, this series is old-fashioned in the best sense of the word. . . . Perfect for graduates of early chapter books and a guaranteed hit as a read-aloud, this is a definite purchase for all children’s collections.”—starred, School… View →
Smash!: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider
“[A]n engaging introduction to particle physics, the Big Bang, dark matter, and more.”—Publishers Weekly View →