Reviews
Shabbat Is Coming!
" . . . the bouncy verse and Garofoli’s richly colored, slightly three-dimensional cartoons against canvas-textured background provide a compelling introduction to the weekly celebration. This playful depiction of a loving family gathering is a suitable introduction for… View →
Perfectly Good White Boy
“Carrie Mesrobian writes with a raw, courageous honesty that begs readers to pay attention. Perfectly Good White Boy is a perfectly great, moving, and memorable story about growing up in an often ridiculous world.” —John Corey Whaley, Printz Award-winning author of… View →
My Amazing Dinosaur: Book 2
“Collaborators Bannister… and Grimaldi excel at spinning silly and sincere anecdotes in precise, almost sculptural contours that give the strips an inviting dimensionality.” —Publishers Weekly View →
How We Clean Up a Park
“Nelson’s voice is chirpy though never condescending and always reinforces what is happening in the photos….[T]his ought to rev up kids for some helpful fun in the sun.” —Booklist View →
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey
“Using proper terminology, Burns writes clearly about the butterfly’s life cycle….Throughout the book, crisp, nicely composed photos offer excellent views of the butterflies, people, and places mentioned.” —Booklist View →
Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
“An engaging and worthwhile read, this will surely make young readers think twice about their trash.” —Booklist View →
My Amazing Dinosaur: Book 2
“Bright colors, silly jokes about poop and slapstick antics make this a cute, quick read….A fluffy comic bonbon—what kid wouldn’t want a dinosaur as a best friend?” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Friedman sensitively explores the emotional upheavals that sometimes accompany the middle school years….Readers will empathize as April displays spunk and resilience in addressing her mistakes and remaining true to herself.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Bombs over Bikini: The World’s First Nuclear Disaster
“With deft, well-researched precision, Goldsmith explores the ethical implications of nuclear testing….A stirring addition to any classroom discussion about the environment.” —Booklist View →
Every Body's Talking: What We Say without Words
“The layout is lighthearted and the photographs are spry, while the source information is drawn from both current events and scientific experts.” —Booklist View →
Seven Billion and Counting: The Crisis in Global Population Growth
“This well-qualified author presents and explains the statistics, while the use of red, orange, and black text lettering; shading; vertical borders; and plentiful sharp photos emphasize the gravity and complexity of the thorny issues we face.” —Booklist View →
Water Can Be . . .
“Dabija’s illustrations, created with a combination of traditional and digital techniques and filled with simple shapes and vivid, vibrant colors, are misty, scratchy, sometimes-impressionistic, always atmospheric—in a word, beautiful….Kids of all ages will gain a new… View →
The Quayside Cat
“Gorgeous illustrations combine with the poetic language of the narrative to create a winsome journey.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“Alix Delinois’s illustrations beautifully balance the intensity of this history lesson. . . . Woelfle’s narrative and her appended notes and references offer opportunities for discussing nuances in the history of American slavery.” —The New York… View →
The Littlest Levine
“Sunny cartooning from Keay (I Love You All Year Long) and Lanton’s (Lots of Latkes) light narrative touch make this story of diligence, identity (both familial and religious), and intergenerational love stand out.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Seder in the Desert
" . . . armchair travelers should enjoy taking in the photos of the magnificent red rock formations (one of the famous arches plays a recurring role in the story) and seeing how modern-day Jews come together for a day of hiking, dancing, prayer, and – of course –… View →
A Midterm Night's Scheme: Book 6
“Page’s black-and-white line drawings match the cartoony tone of Robbins’ comic.” —Booklist Online View →
Elan, Son of Two Peoples
“Based on the life of a 19th-century Jewish man who became Pueblo governor, a sweet celebration of diverse heritage.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Shabbat Is Coming!
“While most Shabbat books for young children highlight the holiday rituals and symbols—the candles, the wine, the challah—the simple, repetitive text in this board book focuses on the preparations before sunset: ’Friday’s here. Jump and cheer. Shabbat is coming.’… View →
Ziggy's Big Idea
“The story’s dialogue-driven, child-oriented approach makes a nifty starting point for this ‘origin tale’ of a much-loved breakfast food.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Jack the Castaway
“Launching the Berenson Schemes series, Doan’s debut novel pits cautious Jack Berenson against his reckless parents with uproarious results….Stevanovic’s caricatured spot illustrations match up well with this funny and adventure-filled story of parent-child role… View →
Joy in Mudville
“Dibley is a visual power hitter. His settings conjure up a beautiful day on a dusty, small-town field, while his characters’ broad, red noses (an artistic signature) and imperturbable miens feel right on the mark.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Patchwork Torah
“This book will be read more than once, and that seems only appropriate, as Jews are never finished reading the Torah . . . Readers may close the cover thinking that a picture book—like a Torah scroll—can be essential.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
“Sensitive writing compensates for the story’s darker moments, while gentle line drawings offer bits of comic relief.” —Publishers Weekly View →