Reviews
The Deep Blue Between
“This sweeping story is rich in detail, and the settings are vividly evoked. . . . A successful exploration of rich cultural experiences and enduring familial connections.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
My First Dino-Baseball
“Readers land smack-dab in the middle of an exhilarating baseball game featuring dinosaur characters. . . . A hit for dinosaur fans in the toddler set.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mrs. Noah's Doves
“A lovely backstory for an obscure biblical personality.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Bedtime for Maziks
“The mayhem of young family life seen through a positive, whimsical lens.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
“A worthy homage to a fascinating woman who was a force for change in a man’s world.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“Timely, practical, and all too important.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Jamilah at the End of the World
“An appealing title for environmentally minded reluctant readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“This pithy book more than fulfills its promise to introduce readers to the importance of birds, the state of avian research, and how they can contribute to birds’ well-being. . . . Well-informed inspiration.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
In a Heartbeat
“This brief read with a simplified style intended for reluctant and struggling teen readers provides much-needed queer representation for this format.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Raquela's Seder
“A lovely, moving tale of stolen freedom and hopes for a new beginning.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“A master class in how to make a picture book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
“Benjamin’s lovingly rendered illustrations move and dance across the pages with the music. Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“The silliness—a little reminiscent of Strega Nona’s pasta pot—is recounted in a rhyming text . . . . This modern-day Jewish tall tale makes for an unconventional, fun Shabbat read-aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Three Latkes
“The cat is suitably expressive. Fry up a batch and relish every morsel.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our World
“A wealth of information and an engaging approach are certain to have a lasting impact.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Eddie Whatever
“Short chapters and snappy first-person narration give this wide appeal. . .An enjoyable intergenerational story.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Who Is a Scientist?
“The photographs reflect the world’s diversity . . . Both selection of information and presentation have been thoughtfully designed to appeal to young readers. Convincing evidence that readers, too, might become scientists.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
“This prolific nonfiction writer and confessed animal lover knows how to choose stories and details that will appeal to her readers, writing clearly and engagingly. Nicely varied collection and a perennially popular subject.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
No One Is Angry Today
“A challenging exercise in decoding strong human emotions—but worth the effort.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“From France via New Zealand, a surreal or, perhaps, metaphorical journey, rich in surprises.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
“A sweet, heartfelt story about friendship and family. — Kirkus Reviews View →
Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition
“Spine-crushing fun.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“Antarctica is undeniably cool, and this volume makes sure we know it.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
“A well-researched, much-needed guide for the next generation of human rights advocates.”—Kirkus Reviews View →