Reviews
The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story
“At once sobering and uplifting, this is an astounding story of survival, powerfully told.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They
“Gentle and effective in showing one child eventually comprehending a classmate’s nonbinary identity.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Bunnies and Their Hobbies
“Carlson’s pictures of rabbits in their afterwork, leisure hours sing with colors and humor.” — Publishers Weekly View →
Willy the Scrub
“McEwan delivers a worthy message about perseverance and sportsmanship. . .tailor-made for reluctant readers.” — Publisher’s Weekly View →
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James
“. . .this fast-paced novel offers crackling adventure in a colorful period setting. . . a satisfying read.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Emergency!
“A potent combination of timely subject matter and a bright, upbeat presentation of vehicular heroes in action.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Love, Ruby Valentine
“With her red topknot and a perpetual spring in her step, Ruby is the very definition of spunk.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Choo Choo Clickety-Clack!
“Sound effects galore will have youngsters chiming in (bikes go ‘Zippety-Zip!’; cable cars go ‘Shlummp! Whurrr!’).” —Publishers Weekly View →
Band Together
“There’s much to appreciate about the cozy, domestically focused art and the way Douglass destigmatizes social anxiety.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree
“Worry is sometimes inevitable, Silver suggests, but learning relaxation techniques . . . can go a long way toward empowering readers.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“Spare watercolors set the tone for this sage antiwar parable. Vaugelade carries the pacifist message both visually and textually. . .” —Publishers Weekly View →
Green Beans
“Redenbaugh’s pastel-hued drawings shed a soft, affectionate light on Gramma- and her near perfect ordered universe.” — Publishers Weekly View →
On Sukkot and Simchat Torah
“The text’s reverent, friendly tone and the warmly hued mixed-media collographs distinguish this from similar holiday fare.” — Publishers Weekly View →
The Apple Argument
“A palatable variation (of the Garden of Eden story) that connects the tale to contemporary individuals ‘hardy, sweet, and difficult.’”—Publishers Weekly View →
Will and Squill
“. . .as Clark’s lighthearted pictures prove on page after page, Will and Squill share an instinct for fun that transcends words.” —Publishers Weekly View →
To Bathe a Boa
“Readers couldn’t ask for a sillier idea or a more frolicsome execution. . . But only a sourpuss would complain about this disarming book.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Snitchy Witch
“No one likes a snitch . . . spooky school backdrop (books, spiders) and the rambunctious cast in pointed hats may help the lesson go down easier.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“In this fun picture book strewn with information about the Shabbos, . . . repetitive fairy tale elements will have children giggling and guessing at what happens next.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Kathy Ross Crafts Letter Sounds
“Kathy Ross, author of Crafts from Your Favorite Children’s Songs, here applies craft projects to Letter Sounds. . . Hands-on activities supplement phonics instruction.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book
“The pictures bubble with color and textures. . . there’s much busy, bright fun in these pages, and budding abecedarians should find plenty to charm them.” —Publishers Weekly View →