Reviews
What Noise Does a Rabbit Make?
“A charming barnyard animal story, spiced up by a surprisingly high-octane chase.” —Booklist Online View →
Stolen Luck
“[This] book will find an audience among reluctant readers attracted by the setting and the supernatural edge of the Dario Quincy Academy of Dance series.” —Booklist Online View →
Esther's Hanukkah Disaster
“In this adorable and brightly illustrated Hanukkah story from Sutton (Don’t Call Me Sidney) and Rowland (Little Nelly’s Big Book), Esther the gorilla joyfully sets out to the Jungle Store to get everything she needs to give Hanukkah presents to her friends. She happily chooses the View →
Darkness Everywhere: The Assassination of Mohandas Gandhi
“Though brief, this informative and insightful overview of Gandhi’s life, assassination and legacy is a solid introduction to the subject.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Dino-Wrestling
“Combining spot-on rhythms and rhymes with a narrative style that is akin to a sports announcer, the verses fly by as the dinosaurs gather to watch and participate in the Dino-Wrestling Jamboree….Young wrestlers will find all the action and moves they are seeking within these View →
Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
“From the definition of prefixes on the dedication page to the helpful chart on the final page, teachers will find many reasons to turn to this reliable series to supplement their grammar lessons….Whether it’s for vocabulary building or helping students understand how… View →
Welcome to the Tribe!: Book 1
“A boy bullied on account of his birthmark befriends a vivacious vermillion dinosaur in this delightfully whimsical tale of friendship….Fun, imaginative and inventive—dino-mite!” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery
“Markle presents a solid, respectful overview of colony collapse disorder….In all, a solid addition to the insect shelves, with a valuable emphasis on science as process.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
No Baths at Camp
“Jewish content is positive and culturally re-enforcing for the campers. This is a light-hearted, amusing, and recommended story which would be perfect as a read-to for preschoolers or as an independent read for ages 6-8.” — Jewish Book World View →
Recentering the Universe: The Radical Theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton
“An inspiring, holistic take on milestones of scientific progress.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Lotsa Matzah
“Appealing board books can sell anything to tots, if the adorable works. This new one is a good one . . . The warm, joyous illustrations rush all over, tirelessly, just like the targeted audience. Perfect for greasy hands and teeth tempted to chew, this latest addition to the board View →
BZRK Reloaded
“High-octane; high stakes; high cool-quotient.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
For the Good of Mankind?: The Shameful History of Human Medical Experimentation
“In a dramatic, engrossing narrative, Wittenstein describes many cringe-inducing examples of the ways doctors have exploited the marginalized, powerless and voiceless of society as human guinea pigs over the centuries….A harrowing, often gruesome, exploration of some of the… View →
1 Cookie, 2 Chairs, 3 Pears: Numbers Everywhere
“Brocket once again presents a pleasingly huge variety of objects, from the mundane to the fantastic and everything in between.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bag of Marbles: The Graphic Novel
“[M]arvelously conceived and executed….Not to be missed.” —starred, Publishers Weekly View →
A Wounded Name
“A vividly told, painfully sad tragedy that will make readers take a second look at the Bard.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Don't Sneeze at the Wedding
“This happy tale about a sweet young girl participating in her aunt’s wedding manages to deliver Jewish marriage customs in a subtle way. The tension over “the sneeze”—can flower girl Anna get through the ceremony without sneezing?—is the picture book’s foreground. Its background… View →
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery
“An excellent first purchase for reports as well as for general interest.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Triangle Choke
“A worthy addition to MMA-based youth titles, and particularly newbie friendly.” —Booklist View →
Ultimate Fighting: The Brains and Brawn of Mixed Martial Arts
“The informative text follows the history and evolution of UFC fights and those who participated in them. The many color photographs match the text in tone: there’s little sensationalism, especially considering how much there could be.”… View →
“ABC Israel is a beautifully photographed alphabet book about Israel. Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated by a full-page color photo depicting Israel’s beauty. For example, the letter y shows a field carpeted with yellow wild flowers in bloom. U… View →