Reviews
Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Mindfulness
“[T]his useful compendium offers realistic situations and simple advice for talking with children about feelings.”—School Library Journal View →
The Abba Tree
“A delightfully charming and wonderfully entertaining picture book story for children ages 4-8, ‘The Abba Tree’ is an original tale by author and storyteller Devora Busheri that is delightfully illustrated with the visual imaging of artist Gal Shkedi.” — James View →
Does Your Dog Speak Hebrew?: A Book of Animal Sounds
“Young preschoolers will enjoy learning animal names and sounds in multiple languages, and the reminder that, ‘A cow and parah both say, ‘Moo!’ in English…and in Hebrew too!’ adds a nice note of cross-cultural unity.” — Rebecca Fox, Children’s Librarian II,… View →
It's Challah Time!: 20th Anniversary Edition
“The stunning photos are different from those in the original edition published in 2002, for they portray children who come from diverse backgrounds.” — Anne Dublin, retired librarian of Holy Blossom Temple; author of A Cage Without Bars (Second Story Press, 2018),… View →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“A solid, additional title that can serve as an introduction to Holocaust literature.” – Kathleen Isaacs, Children’s Literature Specialist, Pasadena, MD View →
It's Challah Time!: 20th Anniversary Edition
“Included is a recipe and the Shabbat blessings, making this the perfect story to share with children every Friday evening.” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World View →
There Was a Young Rabbi: A Hanukkah Tale
“The story is sprinkled liberally with all the beloved traditions, from dreidels, chocolate gelt, and a warm family gathering at the end. Children will delight in repeating each verse as it gets longer and longer.” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World View →
Eye by Eye: Comparing How Animals See
“[P]ictures of children with extra eyes, moving eyes, antennae, and animalistic pupils are intriguingly bizarre to look at and will likely keep curious children coming back to this book for stares and giggles.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
You'll Find Me
“Death is a particularly difficult topic to discuss with children, but this book helps to broach the subject gently and with respect for young people’s sensibilities. . . . An excellent choice for children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one or just learning about… View →
My Sister Is Sleeping
“highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-8.” — James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review View →
I'll Believe You When . . .: Unbelievable Idioms from Around the World
“. . . [A] romp featuring diverse children and the creatures and crazy situations from the relevant idiom[s]. . . . A worthwhile addition to ELA classrooms and library shelves.”—Booklist View →
Hard Hat Cat!
“Hard Hat Cat makes an excellent read-aloud for families with children in a range of ages.” — Mirele Kessous, Certified Librarian, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog View →
Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen
“STEM-interested children will find this a fun introduction to the unseen world, and those doing reports on snails, sharks, butterflies, toucans and other birds, snakes, water striders, bees, cats, cicadas, and geckos will find that the information here,… View →
Miriam at the River
“This book may appeal to thoughtful children, fans of poetry, and educators looking for examples of modern midrash, or stories that imaginatively fill the gaps in Bible stories.” — Miriam Aronin, Booklist Online View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“What I love about this biography picture book is that it’s both educational and inspiring.” — Crystal Bowman, Christian Children’s Authors View →
Lulu the One and Only
“This book does more than simply tell a single story of biracial experience: It talks about navigating everyday racism in sensitive, but frank, ways. This affirmation is just as important as the power phrase. . . . All children will benefit from this pitch-perfect discussion of… View →
I Love Matzah
“The book is ideal for children ages 1 to 4.” — Bob Jacob, Co-Editor, CJN View →
Miriam at the River
“Jewish children’s literature is enriched this year with Jane Yolen’s picture book, Miriam at the River.” — Sandra Bornstein View →
Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase
“A fun way for children to realize that animals play just like them.”—School Library Journal View →
Cool Kid Inventions
“[B]right colors, bold layouts, large fonts, and photographs featuring a diverse cast of children. . . . These visually appealing books are for casual browsers . . . "—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Colors of Canada
" . . . Crayola’s artistic approach is inventive. . . . This series is filled with vibrant photos that will help children recognize the beauty around them and can lead to fun art projects."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Miriam at the River
“With Pesach coming up, it’s a great opportunity to teach children about Miriam and her role in the story.” — Adam Samuel, Journalist, Jewish Link NJ, Teaneck, NJ View →
The Little Tree
“The idea that letting someone go can sometimes be the best way tolove them isn’t an easy one to share with children (or parents, for that matter), but Van and Adinolfi do so with grace and aplomb.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Papa, Daddy, and Riley
“A must-have for children’s picture-book collections, this is a delightful celebration of what makes a family. . . . Holzwarth beautifully renders the characters in a variety of hues, making the diversity showcased throughout one of the book’s defining features and… View →