Reviews
Out of Sync
“This story will reach many readers, not just reluctant ones.” —School Library Journal View →
“Bishop’s illustrations evoke an old-world feel, and his strong diagonal lines, busy patterns, and constantly changing positions create a convincing sense of energy as the protagonist jives to the flowing musical notes in every scene.” —School Library Journal View →
The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street
“Who lives on Ben Yehuda Street in Tel Aviv? Lots and lots of cats! Mr. Modiano, the proprietor of the Tel Aviv Fish Palace isn’t a big fan of the furry critters. But Mrs. Spiegel, who lives next door to him in his apartment building, is crazy for them. The apartment building’s… View →
The Whispering Lake Ghosts: A Mystery about Sound
“While readers might pick up this entry in the Summer Camp Science Mysteries series for the fun story and Torres’ appealing artwork, they’ll also learn quite a bit about sound and might be inspired to try some of the easy experiments at the back of the book.”… View →
“It’s amazing how many little, useful skills there are to know; this is a good choice for teens heading off to college.”—Booklist View →
A Girl's Guide to Fitting in Fitness
“From start to finish, this guide is a useful, well-researched resource for any young woman looking to figure out a regimen that works for her.”—Booklist View →
Sex & Violence
“This is a pitch-perfect, daring novel about how sex and violence fracture a life and the painstakingly realistic process of picking up the pieces….Utterly gripping.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
William and the Lost Spirit
“The book is most remarkable in its layers—it is a magical adventure story, it is the story of a boy trying to find his father, and it is the story of a boy who learns difficult lessons and matures while on his journey. Many teens will be intrigued by this title because of the… View →
Super Pop!: Pop Culture Top Ten Lists to Help You Win at Trivia, Survive in the Wild, and Make It Through the Holidays
“A weird, witty, endlessly entertaining compendium for the budding pop-culture aficionado.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Quicksilver
“A must for all libraries owning Ultraviolet and a reminder to others to buy them both.” —School Library Journal View →
My Happy Life
“This simply written chapter book tenderly portrays the happiness of a child whose life is in balance, as well as the colossal, unremitting, inconsolable sorrow of one who is suffering loss. . . . The clarity and simplicity of the writing are balanced by the verve and finesse of… View →
The Saints
“Here’s our demand: deliver the conclusion yesterday.” —starred, Booklist View →
Perfect Pizza Recipes
“The You’re the Chef series invites readers to get behind the stove and start whipping up recipes they and their family will enjoy…. A colorful, easy-to-read design and illustrations of the process combined with a photo of the finished dish top off these tasty… View →
Stones for Grandpa
“A gentle and moving account of a child’s grief during the first year following his grandfather’s death….This reassuring tale is a solid addition to Judaic collections or for libraries needing additional titles that address death and grief.” —School… View →
It's a Mitzvah, Grover!
“Both books are brightly illustrated and explain Jewish concepts clearly, simply, and without condescension. Solid purchases for Jewish preschool programs and other preschools wishing to introduce Jewish holidays and practice.” —School Library Journal View →
The Main Event: The Moves and Muscle of Pro Wrestling
“Readers interested in the world of professional wrestling will find much to enjoy here….Jones offers a nice level of detail in an engaging voice for kids who want a little more in-depth information.” —School Library Journal View →
Sparrow, Eagle, Penguin, and Seagull: What Is a Bird?
“The presentation is so much fun that readers are unaware of how much they are actually learning.”—Library Media Connection View →
“Lots of information and lots of fight scenes are packed into this compact book, which will definitely be educational for readers….The illustrations are colorful and filled with action, using an eye-catching mix of panel shapes and sizes that will help readers follow the… View →
Oh! If Only...
http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/books/books.php?id=24965 Book Review By Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Oh! If Only . . . Michael Foreman Sometimes it is the little things that cascade out of control and cause big time chaos. A little View →
The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street
“A pleasing message about opening one’s heart (and door) to friendship.” —School Library Journal View →
Rise & Shine: A Challah-Day Tale
“Rise and Shine: A Challah-Day Tale,” by Karen Ostrove and illustrated by Kimberly Scott, is an intergenerational tale of siblings Sammy and Sophie, who find a crumpled piece of paper in the pocket of an old apron. When they can’t read the letters written on… View →
My Happy Life
“For young middle grade readers, a new chapter book, ‘My Happy Life,’ takes up the subject of resilience in such a natural and powerful way, children won’t remotely feel like they’re reading a manual….If only all early chapter books were this… View →
My Happy Life
“For young middle grade readers, a new chapter book, ‘My Happy Life,’ takes up the subject of resilience in such a natural and powerful way, children won’t remotely feel like they’re reading a manual….If only all early chapter books were this… View →
Overexposed
“The perils of irresponsible Internet sharing and controlling boyfriends are some of the challenges that surface in this addition to the Surviving Southside series, written at a fourth-grade reading level…Readers looking for a brisk read about teens with real-life problems… View →