Reviews
New Month, New Moon
“This book is well done and filled with facts that will integrate the holiday of Rosh Chodesh with the teaching of astronomy. In addition, children will develop an appreciation of the earth’s environment. This can be a perfect addition to a classroom unit on Israel or Rosh… View →
What's Great about Rhode Island?
“In an innovative change from most state sets, these books are lively travel guides to each state’s top 10 kid-friendly places….[These books] introduce kids to the magic of travel and offer them a look at some of the United States’s most interesting… View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“In this inventive picture book, 33 animal-themed collective nouns become springboards for the writer’s imagination and the illustrator’s creativity….A lively picture book with plenty of classroom potential.”―Booklist View →
A Timeline History of the Early American Republic
“Time lines running along the bottom of each two-page spread…provide visual information in tandem with the text…but actually it’s the text itself that’s a standout. Clearly written and putting events into context admirably….A crisp format invites… View →
“Koffsky’s vibrant cartoonstyle artwork is well suited to the celebratory atmosphere of this weekly observance. The colorful animals stand out against vivid background hues, and the decision to place the artwork at a 90-degree rotation from standard page turns allows for… View →
Cross-Pollination
“Suitable additions for those looking for material on plants or flowers.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Key Discoveries in Earth and Space Science
“[E]ncourages creativity, critical thinking, and independent research….Visual and nonvisual learners alike will appreciate this series’ approach.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Understanding Credit
“These texts break down the most essential components of financial literacy for young readers….The books offer effective and concrete tips young people will easily grasp.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Detective Gordon: The First Case
“Written in the style of a classic noir, but with plenty of humor and silliness….softly colored illustrations illuminate the tiny, cozy details of the forest creatures’ world.”―Publishers Weekly Online View →
Escape from Egypt
“a Passover-themed book that seems to be the first to fill a much-needed niche in Jewish children’s literature.” — Jewish Journal View →
Jodie's Shabbat Surprise
" . . . families looking for secular stories about Israel will appreciate this one." — Booklist Online View →
The Lost Prince
“Nonstop swashbuckling action is sure to entice even the most ardent landlubber, while courtly intrigue and well-crafted characters will satisfy readers looking for depth in their adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Give It Up
“This new high-low series examines bullying, peer pressure, and sexual double standards in an appealing package that is part cautionary tale, part over-the-top drama-fest.”―Booklist View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“Steering artfully away from content either raunchy or banal, Cleary offers a sampler of 26 original limericks animated by puns and wordplay.”―Booklist View →
John Green: Star Author, Vlogbrother, and Nerdfighter
“®eaders will…come away with a good sense of the man, his passion for teens and writing, and the hard work involved in his success. An inspiring story and testament to the power of the nerd.”―Booklist View →
Ode to a Commode: Concrete Poems
“Cleary’s collection of poems range between quietly clever to laugh-out-loud funny….[T]he poems are short and fun enough to charm even the most ardent enemy of poetry, and children will likely walk away feeling inspired to make their own concrete poems in the most… View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“…Rosenthal and Jago’s collaboration stands out for the sheer inventiveness they bring to the subject….Witty delights abound.”―starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Anywhere but Paradise
“Bustard adeptly weaves elements of Hawaiian culture, lore, and history into an emotionally rich story.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
“[F]un, descriptive poems about intriguing animals…presented in an entertaining, light manner with playful illustrations.”―Library Media Connection View →
Fad Mania!: A History of American Crazes
“[A] well-organized, readable survey of the American experience. This is a solid, fascinating, informational text that could be read to augment or stimulate research.”―Library Media Connection View →
Prairie Fire
“In this sequel to the alternate-universe contemporary fantasy The Story of Owen….it is Siobhan’s transformation into a star in her own right that will stay with readers.”―The Horn Book Magazine View →
Members Only: Secret Societies, Sects, and Cults — Exposed!
“With detailed, engaging text and eye-catching photographs, this book will draw in those interested in little-known facts of the deliberately strange.”—School Library Journal View →