Reviews
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
BZRK Reloaded
“High-octane; high stakes; high cool-quotient.” —Kirkus Reviews 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 →
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 →
A Bag of Marbles: The Graphic Novel
“[M]arvelously conceived and executed….Not to be missed.” —starred, Publishers Weekly View →
A Wounded Name
“This novel is a very feminist take on the events of the play as it focuses on Ophelia and incorporates recent critical thinking about the tragic consequences of the limitations and restrictions placed on women….®eaders familiar with Hamlet will be fascinated with this… View →
Sex & Violence
“Crass, crude, yet accurate language amid a balance of harsh moments and sensitive transitions pepper this disconcerting but extremely well-crafted and thought-provoking story for mature teens.” —School Library Journal View →
“Timmers wildly exaggerates his animal cast’s features and expressions and adds high-sheen highlights to the surfaces of his brightly colored, sharply defined scenes….The violence here is strictly cartoon-style though, with no harm done and ice cream for all at the… View →
Drat That Cat!
“Ross smartly keeps the text simple, letting his hilarious illustrations and keen understanding of feline psychology shine. A must for any child with a cat in the family.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Book Six: The Tower of Shadows
There are many spectacular explosions, heroic feats and last-instant rescues, though, as well as destruction on a truly grand scale….Bannister’s atmospheric illustrations feature expressive characters placed in finely detailed, eerily organic landscapes or dim subterranean… View →
A Bag of Marbles: The Graphic Novel
“Readers can pretend this is an awfully big adventure, and they’ll keep flipping pages.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Bramble
“Readers will be drawn in by the cover depicting the youngster peeking into the Bramble and will be amused by the reverse scene on the back….Close reading will untangle the feel-good story line.” —School Library Journal View →
Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
“[The author’s] ‘what if’ questions are right on target for young learners, connecting them to the subject and extending their imaginations.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football's Make-or-Break Moment
“With both historical research and in-depth analysis of modern scientific studies, McClafferty has written an essential book concerning the hidden dangers of concussions in football….An important and enlightening addition for all collections.” —School Library… View →
What Noise Does a Rabbit Make?
“With lots of animal sounds and large, brightly toned illustrations, this British import will delight preschool crowds….From the charming, rabbity endpapers to the bold spreads, this is one to add to the pantheon of farm stories for story or circle times.” —School… 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 →
A Bag of Marbles: The Graphic Novel
“Bailly’s painterly artwork is well suited to the compelling, well-told narrative….It’s a welcome addition to graphic-novel collections.” —School Library Journal View →
For the Good of Mankind?: The Shameful History of Human Medical Experimentation
“This chilling narrative exposes the history of human medical experimentation, much of which has occurred in the United States….This title is an important addition to public and school libraries.” —School Library Journal View →