Reviews
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“This story is an excellent and rich addition to Jewish children’s literature.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Professor Buber and His Cats
“A wonderful early childhood introduction to one of the great Jewish thinkers and philosophers.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“A true story that combines history, perseverance, comradeship, bravery, and, most importantly, humanity and hope.”—The Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Not So Shy
“‘The heart is big enough to have more than one place to call home’… Emotionally relatable and help[s] readers ponder issues of prejudice and allyship.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“A lovable rhyming tale of different wild animals invading a home each night of Hanukkah. A rollicking read-aloud and a treat for the eyes.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
The Promise
“Based on a true friendship, The Promise is a unique example of how diverse people form life-long bonds with mutual respect and admiration. A lovely, heartfelt story.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Will appeal to all nature lovers as well as all readers who want to learn about the landscape of Israel. This beautiful book is a breath of fresh air.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Debbie's Song
“This book is rich in themes that will spark discussion about community-building, the power of music, determination, following your passions, creativity, inclusivity, and more. And of course, many children will be moved to listen to, sing, or play Debbie Friedman’s music… View →
The Rabbi and His Donkey
“Can appeal to those looking for a dive into Jewish history, Judaic scholarship, and Sephardic culture, as well as those looking for the more universal messages of the value of connections with animals and the natural world, and the importance of taking time out of our busy days… View →
Pirate Passover
“A pirate crew scrubbing and polishing their ship to get ready for Passover; the pirate captain preparing a seder plate; matzoh balls rolling off the plank into the ocean! What fun this clever Passover story is…It would be a great pre-seder read to share with the little ones… View →
Sammy Spider's First ABC
From apple to mitzvot, the latest entry in the Sammy Spider series provides a lovely introduction to the English alphabet. View →