Reviews
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins
“Monroe’s impish illustrations are busy with delightful touches . . . and her deadpan humor should please adults as well as kids. The silliness still feels fresh, even in Chico’s fourth outing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
All Aboard for the Bobo Road
“[Davies] gives readers an enchanting portrait of daily life . . . [and] Corr’s folk-style gouache paintings pulsate with energy. . . . A delightful introduction to a lively way of life.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Rosh Hashanah Is Coming!
“Garofoli’s crisp-edged, canvas-textured artwork creates an inviting domestic backdrop for the festivities, while leaving the door open for adults to discuss the holiday in greater detail as they read.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Joseph the Dreamer
“A lively version of a biblical story of wisdom, wits, treachery, and repentance.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Like a Bird: The Art of the American Slave Song
“Beautiful illustrations and short, informative paragraphs come together. . . . While excellent for music classes, the wealth of historical context makes this a good pick for lessons on the history of U.S. slavery as well.”—Booklist View →
Plants Can't Sit Still
“With a doctorate in biology, Hirsch understands her subject, but equally important is her ability to communicate with well-chosen words that make the ideas fun and memorable for children. . . . A new way to see the plants around us.”—starred, Booklist View →
Passover Is Coming!
“This playfully illustrated board book introduces some of the customs and rituals of the centerpiece of the Passover holiday: the Seder.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Like a Bird: The Art of the American Slave Song
“An important work that gives new life to old and important songs.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ghosts and Goblins: Scary Stories from around the World
“Engaging stories that will hook kids, send them looking for traditional stories, and perhaps encourage some to take up the art of oral (and written) storytelling.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature
“Kaufman believably portrays uncertainties surrounding sex and sexuality. . . . [A] testament to letting freak flags fly.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy
“Unexpectedly informative and up-to-the-minute in research, this is a nifty look through a clear window at our unsuspected personal passengers. Consider this in-depth resource for reports and students who are not easily made squeamish.”—School Library Journal View →
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality
“This brief and up-to-date overview . . . reinforce[s] the message that athletics are for everyone. . . . For libraries with strong interest in sports history or LGBTQIA topics.”—School Library Journal View →
Plants Can't Sit Still
“The bright illustrations and the simple but moving text make this a solid addition to any collection looking to inspire interest in the natural world.”—School Library Journal View →
His Royal Majesty of the Mushrooms: Book 3
“[T]he characterization provides the right balance of humor and heart. . . . The action is never too scary, and it’s always compelling enough to hold readers’ attention.”—School Library Journal View →
Truth in Sight: Book 2
“A wonderful addition to a must-have series.”—School Library Journal View →
Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature
“Kaufman brings a fresh voice to the contemporary realistic fiction genre. . . . This will appeal to those who enjoy Carrie Mesrobian’s books.”—School Library Journal View →
Top Prospect
“Purchase where there is a high interest in football and where books for reluctant readers are needed.”—School Library Journal View →
Gabriel's Horn
“A moving update of a powerful story.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature
“At the heart of Kaufman’s poignant novel is a complicated friendship. . . . It’s a keenly observed, emotionally deep examination of wounded, insecure teens trying to find their way.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket
“A three hanky ending to a wise, wonderful book which delivers a familiar, real, but sad situation in a comforting way with touching vocabulary that will surely resonate with every family.” — Jewish Book Council View →
The Mountain Jews and the Mirror
“This original folk story reads like a Sephardic Chelm-like tale set in Morocco . . . The lesson can be one of many, including that sometimes we shouldn’t be so quick to judge the person staring back at us in the mirror!” — Jewish Book Council View →
The Colors of Israel
“The author/photographer has taken a close look at Israel and has focused on the many vibrant colors found in the cities, towns, beaches and just about everywhere. Each page is devoted to a particular color and features several beautiful photographs, with the name of the… View →