Reviews
In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery about Matter
“The frequent informational asides and suggested experiments (both in the story and in the addenda) should prove fun and fascinating for the curious. The art skillfully suggests enthusiasm through animated facial expressions, and its cartoon aesthetic imbues the story with a light… View →
Hannah's Way
“After Papa loses his job during the Great Depression, Hannah and her family move from Minneapolis to rural Minnesota, and suddenly she is the only Jewish student in her school. Hannah hopes that a weekend class picnic could be her opportunity to make friends, but her hopes are… View →
A Leaf Can Be . . .
“A great read-aloud choice for fall story hours and classroom units on leaves.” —Booklist View →
The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel
“The questions of leadership and might over right will resonate with contemporary teen readers as strongly as they did in the original 1975 novel.” —Booklist View →
Secret Diary: Book 1
“Neel’s bright and colorful art matches the mood of this humorous slice of life spiced with the possibility of romance for both daughter and mother.” —Booklist View →
Body Decoration
“As body decoration—including nail art, hair fashion, piercings, makeup, and tattoos—continues to become more popular, readers can turn to this entry in the On the Radar: Street Style series for more information…. Bright colors and patterned backdrops are the perfect… View →
Secret Diary: Book 1
“This lighthearted charmer will leave readers enchantées.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Freedom!: Book 1
“Annie has a wide range of expressions, from her perked ears to the tip of her pert tail, a perfectly captured paragon of kittenhood…. This gentle story of discovery is kept lively with Annie’s antics, interior dialogue, and interactions with the creatures, human and… View →
Secret Diary: Book 1
“The painted art is done with a rich, glowing palette…. Enjoyable reading for both sexes and all ages.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Shabbat Princess
“The Shabbat Princess is a fun, colorful book perfect for the three-to-five year old crowd, girls, in particular. For many in this age group, there is nothing more special than dressing up for an occasion. In The Shabbat Princess, Rosie starts asking questions… View →
Beep and Bah
“Burks’ digitally created illustrations are appealingly cartoonish, with exaggeratedly angular animals and bright, candy colors (a few landscapes call Dr. Seuss to mind)…. This will be a perfect fit for kids drawn to graphic novels but not quite ready for a full-length… View →
Free Running
“Those libraries with patron interest will find the series very useful.” —Library Media Connection View →
“This is a beautifully written and illustrated nonfiction picture book for older elementary students. Marcel Marceau knew from the age of 5 that he wanted to be a silent actor like Charlie Chaplin. Marcel never lost sight of his dream, performing on stage for over 60 years and… View →
The Shabbat Princess
“This isn’t your typical spoiled princess book; you know the contemporary fairy tale versions in which Cinderella becomes a princess without paying any dues first. Contemporary princess just stamps her little feet and gets what she wants. Nope, this book shows a family… View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (and Curious Kids)
“Both engaging and informative, this is a welcome addition to a kid-pleasing series.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“This is a book about determination, hardship, and overcoming adversity. There aren’t many Holocaust-themed books that have a happy ending, which makes this one all the more pleasurable to read.” —Jewish Book World View →
“Spielman’s excellent biography of the Master of Mime engages one from the outset by introducing young Marcel as he is raiding his father’s wardrobe to dress up as Charlie Chaplin and entertain neighbors on the streets of pre-World War II France. We see that Marceau was, from his… View →
The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel
“Jones’s illustrations are shaded in brown and green earth tones and are filled with movement and life. The faces of the children are angular and interesting, looking realistically like kids who have been struggling to survive. This will be an ideal recommendation for readers View →
Catch & Release
“This is a novel about acceptance and moving on when life throws a curveball.” —School Library Journal View →
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of Black Peter: Case 11
“This graphic format brings the lesser-known Sherlock adventures to light. Readers who enjoy the series will be pleased with these additions.” —School Library Journal View →
“Yale Strom is an internationally-acclaimed musician and a professor at San Diego State University; he is also a gifted story-teller. His publisher, Kar-Ben, specializes in Jewish-themed children’s books, and the collaboration here of writer, artist, and publisher is ideal. View →
“Jodie lives in Israel and wants to become an archaeologist just like her father. When her American cousin Zach visits during Passover, her father brings them to Hezekiah’s Tunnel in Jerusalem. Before they go in the tunnel, her father challenges them to figure out the ‘riddle View →
Who Were the Accused Witches of Salem?: And Other Questions about the Witchcraft Trials
“This accessible guide is attractively designed and concisely written…. A solid, informative title.” —School Library Journal View →
Izzy the Whiz and Passover McClean
“Izzy the Whiz has invented a gadget that every mom preparing for Passover would love to have: a wacky vacuum-washer thingamajig that will swallow everything in a room, spin it clean, remove the hametz and spit it out. But what if the Super-McDuper Passover McClean machine View →