Reviews
Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah: A Cookbook
“This book would be a great resource for parents who have children home on ‘winter break’ and has educational components, as well; it would be especially useful for number and counting activities. Families and classes will enjoy ‘digging into’ this… View →
Hanukkah Is Coming!
“This is a cheerfully illustrated board book written in rhyme with meter that properly scans. Each three line stanza shares an aspect of Hanukkah and ends with the line ‘Hanukkah is coming’, building excitement and glee. The final page satisfyingly ends with the line… View →
Truth in Sight: Book 2
“A likable protagonist and fantasy elements make this well-trod ground feel fairly fresh.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Top Prospect
“With an astute sense of his audience, Volponi in the end returns readers to the love of the game that should be the heart of any athlete who wants to succeed in playing at the highest level. Absorbing . . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Alligator's Smile: And Other Poems
“Fascinating facts and playful poems about the dinosaur’s smiling cousin . . . most are sneakily informative, and all are good fun to read aloud. . . . A splendid addition to . . . explorations of the natural world.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Fleischer’s well-contextualized, nonpartisan approach results in a valuable resource for readers looking to understand and become involved in a complicated system while avoiding spin.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Tripping Back Blue
“Not for the fainthearted, Tripping Back Blue snares attention, thanks to the complexity of its deeply flawed but fascinating narrator.”—Star Tribune View →
Plants Can't Sit Still
“Colorful, exuberant illustrations work impressively with the text. . . . Excellent collaboration produced a winner: graceful, informative, and entertaining.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Cinderella and the Vampire Prince
“A delightfully monstrous and fresh take on a traditional story.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Urban Biologist Danielle Lee
“A good introduction to a working scientist who serves as a role model for others interested in the field.”—Booklist View →
Believe Your Eyes: Book 1
“[F]or younger readers, this confectionery graphic novel will give them both whimsy and the chance to consider about how they might be seen as their true selves.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Heart or Mind
“Jones pens a series of modern-day, gritty Shakespearean plays. . . . The diversity of characters, the situations of high drama, and the shortness of the books makes this series ideal for young adult collections.”—VOYA View →
“[S]ure to delight fans of the series, with special appeal for middle grade readers. . . . April’s future is captivating enough to have readers anticipating the next book.”—VOYA View →
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality
“The positive tone and multitude of examples create the optimistic belief that LGBTQ athletes will be able to be true to themselves while competing in their chosen sport. High appeal for both athletes and those who support LGBTQ… View →
His Royal Majesty of the Mushrooms: Book 3
“As in prior series episodes, the pleasure lies at least as much in inspecting the paneled illustrations for surreal details and peculiar creatures as it does in following the plotline. . . . A recipe for hazelnut fondant . . . caps this latest outing to the bustling hotel in an… View →
Understanding Suicide: A National Epidemic
“Edifying and thorough, this title will prove useful for students doing research or those interested in learning about this tragic phenomenon.”—School Library Journal View →
Writing Powerful Persuasive Pieces
“[P]rovides encouragement and tips for aspiring writers. . . . This is a pragmatic and easy-to-use series recommended for language arts teachers and school libraries.”—VOYA View →
Meg Goldberg on Parade
“You don’t have to be a New Yorker to enjoy Meg Goldberg on Parade.” — AJL Reviews View →
Shalom Everybodeee!: Grover's Adventures in Israel
“Enjoy your visit to Israel – you’ll learn a lot and smile from cover to cover.” — AJL Reviews View →
High Five, Mallory!
“Friedman nails the first-person narrative as 10-year-old Mallory obsesses about the start of school . . . .”—Booklist Online View →
Understanding Suicide: A National Epidemic
“This examination of a difficult topic . . . is careful to stay blame- and judgment-free, making it a particularly successful resource.”—Booklist View →
The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy
“This thoroughly researched introduction to human microbes . . . leaves no stone unturned. . . . [T]his comprehensive volume makes for a valuable classroom resource.”—Booklist View →
The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy
“Although the topic is complex, this overview is presented clearly and without oversimplification. . . . This important topic is worthy of attention, and . . . this will serve middle and high school readers well.”—Kirkus Reviews View →