Reviews
The Black Dragon
“[A] gripping series introduction. . . . The pacing is fast, featuring a strong blend of intense action and inner struggle. . . . For fans of action-driven adventure set in the criminal underworld.”—School Library Journal View →
Reproductive Rights: Who Decides?
“Though slim, this volume packs a wallop, taking an exhaustive look at the history of human reproduction and the prevention thereof. . . . Wittenstein leaves no stone unturned. . . . [An] impressive resource.”—starred, Booklist View →
Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat
“Hughes offers a compact but comprehensive guide to food production and consumption in the U.S.. . . . [An] admirably balanced, bite-sized primer on ethical eating.”—starred, Booklist View →
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
African animals gather at a watering hole in this collection of pithy, informative poems that revel in wordplay. Large, expressive illustrations complement the text, making this ideal for both classroom use and independent reading. View →
Are You the Pirate Captain?
“Youngsters might recognize themselves in Hugh, who overlooks his own leadership abilities, and this maritime romp is an entertaining way to deliver an empowering message.”—Booklist View →
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
“[T]his collection of striking photos and evocative words brings a warm, human face to an issue too often spoken about in abstract terms. . . . A moving, affirming, and important addition to picture-book collections.”—Booklist View →
“This comical tale will be great to read aloud, as kids will quickly decipher what’s really going on behind the pigeon’s narcissistic narrative. Shalev’s kicky, scrawled crayon and cut-paper art is sophisticated and energetic. With similar delusions of grandeur,… View →
A Place for Elijah
“This sweet and family oriented story illustrates a neighborhood of people inclusive of differences and nationalities, and helpful to each other.” — AJL Reviews View →
Shmulik Paints the Town
“Children will enjoy Ezra’s fearless approach to art, and art teachers may find it can serve as an inspirational classroom tool” — AJL Reviews View →
Stay in the Game
“Breathless pacing and an exciting cliffhanger ending offer solid hooks for readers to seek out the subsequent volumes . . . all available simultaneously.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Heart or Mind
“Jones effectively characterizes real-life tensions to ratchet up the drama and danger as battle lines between ethnic and religious groups are drawn, and hate and violence seethe.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“Shalev’s illustrations mark her as a talent to watch. . . . Personality-wise, Shalev’s pigeon could give Mo Willems’s renowned bird a run for his money.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“The dogs’ prickly personalities, de Monfried’s enthusiastic cartooning, and an innately goofy premise deliver laughs with every page turn.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Passover Is Coming!
“Teachers and families will enjoy sharing this book with toddlers.” — AJL Reviews View →
“The rhymes scan well and the use of alliterations is clever and works well . . . An attractive offering that will certainly appeal to fans of Kar-Ben’s ‘Very First Board Books’ series.” — AJL Reviews View →
ABC Passover Hunt
“Tilda Balsley has created a holiday hit with her new title . . . Balsley has penned a clever and humorous rhyming search for Passover customs, symbols and foods.” — AJL Reviews View →
On One Foot
“This is an attractive picture book that would be useful for teaching about Rabbi Hillel and the verse often referred to as the Golden Rule.” — AJL Reviews View →
Doping in Sports: Winning at Any Cost?
“McPherson’s concise, informative overview offers a solid introduction to the issue of doping in the high-stakes world of big-time sports.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Believe Your Eyes: Book 1
“Latina Cici is wholly likable, and her real-life concerns play out well juxtaposed with her more whimsical ones. A thoughtful and entertaining mix of fantasy and real-world problems.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Maypop Kidnapping: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Red herrings aplenty will keep readers guessing about the identity of the criminals. . . . Middle-grade readers looking for an unusual protagonist and setting will be well served by this.”—Booklist Online View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
Large and small, the many colorful illustrations perfectly capture the lovable, idiosyncratic characters and their woodland world. . . . First published in Sweden, this beguiling chapter book is a fine choice for young independent readers or for reading aloud."—Booklist Online View →
Kopecks for Blintzes
“Goldman’s droll text captures the folkloric style of Chelm tales, while Batori’s colorful illustrations depict the story’s absurdities.” — Booklist Online View →