Reviews
Tabula Rasa
“[A] very entertaining game for thriller fans.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Dino-Boarding
“Just right for budding skate and surf bros.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Apple Days: A Rosh Hashanah Story
“Soffer understands how kids savor rituals: every step is significant, and anticipation is to be broadly shared.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Knockout Games
“Neri (Ghetto Cowboy) skillfully portrays the moral and emotional turmoil of a teen desperate for acceptance, and the repercussions of making hard decisions. Racial and social undercurrents further give this story an intense, thought-provoking edge.” —Publishers Weekly View →
My Zombie Hamster
“Think Shaun of the Dead for a middle-school crowd.” —Publishers Weekly View →
“[M]uch of the advice applies to life beyond college, too: ‘People make the most colossal mistakes when they don’t trust their gut.’”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Patchwork Torah
“Surprisingly inventive and genuinely uplifting, this story beautifully and subtly ties together two key Jewish precepts: l’dor v’dor (generation to generation) and tikkum olam (repair the world).” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Elan, Son of Two Peoples
“Hyde (Feivel’s Flying Horses) uses spare but heartfelt prose to show how Elan’s family bridges, but never blurs, their two cultures. Prevost’s (Trouble Talk) watercolor and collage artwork combines beautifully subtle craftsmanship (the first rendering of the Acoma mesa View →
Pranks and Attacks!: Book 1
“Ryser’s style and pacing are polished and professional. The setting and architecture are generically Asian and merrily anachronistic.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Water Can Be . . .
“[A] contemplative and thought-provoking ode to the forms water takes and the functions it serves, both practical and whimsical.” —starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Ziggy's Big Idea
“It’s solid storytelling, and Joni’s earth-toned drawings are a pleasing mix of flattened perspectives, dimensionality, and texture.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
My Amazing Dinosaur: Book 2
“Collaborators Bannister… and Grimaldi excel at spinning silly and sincere anecdotes in precise, almost sculptural contours that give the strips an inviting dimensionality.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Littlest Levine
“Sunny cartooning from Keay (I Love You All Year Long) and Lanton’s (Lots of Latkes) light narrative touch make this story of diligence, identity (both familial and religious), and intergenerational love stand out.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Seder in the Desert
" . . . armchair travelers should enjoy taking in the photos of the magnificent red rock formations (one of the famous arches plays a recurring role in the story) and seeing how modern-day Jews come together for a day of hiking, dancing, prayer, and – of course –… View →
Joy in Mudville
“Dibley is a visual power hitter. His settings conjure up a beautiful day on a dusty, small-town field, while his characters’ broad, red noses (an artistic signature) and imperturbable miens feel right on the mark.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Jack the Castaway
“Launching the Berenson Schemes series, Doan’s debut novel pits cautious Jack Berenson against his reckless parents with uproarious results….Stevanovic’s caricatured spot illustrations match up well with this funny and adventure-filled story of parent-child role… View →
“Sensitive writing compensates for the story’s darker moments, while gentle line drawings offer bits of comic relief.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Great Balloon Hullaballoo
“Matsuoka’s high-spirited mixed-media art is in step with the batty humor of Bently’s couplets….Good flighty fun.” —Publishers Weekly View →
“Pom is a believable and engaging child (especially when he gives Pim a taste of his ice cream cone by shoving it lovingly into his face), and the tale unfolds at a brisk clip.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Lightning's Run
“Issues of race, tolerance, and assimilation are skillfully threaded through this vibrant and gritty account.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Only Alex Addleston in All These Mountains
“[M]any will know the pain of friends who move away and will get caught up in the bittersweet, dual-track story of how the Alexes grow while trying to keep their connection alive.” —Publishers Weekly View →
“The artist’s smoothly drafted drawings capture with aching sweetness all the movements of a very young child… By keeping her focus tight and observing Hannah closely, Sakai’s characterization feels natural, light, and true to life.” —starred, Publishers View →
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
“Siobhan’s narration sings thanks to her dry wit, intelligence, and ability to see the inherent musicality of life, while also commenting on the unreliability of history (and storytelling) and the power of a community to rally to save itself.” —starred, Publishers… View →
The Whispering Town
“Based on real events that unfolded in the Danish fishing town of Gilleleje, it’s a story that feels urgent and refreshingly unsentimental. Elvgren (Josias, Hold the Book) never stops her reportorial storytelling for a speech about why these brave people are defying the… View →