Reviews
“The matter-of-fact tone used to describe animals eating and being eaten, as well as descriptions of desert life, brings the setting to life for children. The thick, off-white pages and small illustrations in muted colors create a pleasant individual reading experience. With its… View →
Hoopskirts, Union Blues, and Confederate Grays: Civil War Fashions from 1861 to 1865
“Quotes from famous Americans and frequent references to art and literature help to contextualize the volume, and its glossary, timeline, recommended reading, and online resources make this set a terrific resource for the classroom. It will also be enjoyed as recreational reading… View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“A distinctive and useful visual portrayal of an inspirational true story, this graphic novel offers a great deal as an educational tool.” —VOYA View →
Catch & Release
“This is not a romance, but a tale of two people thrown together after their world has been turned upside down. Each is unique, vividly complicated and true. Engaging writing and characters lift this above the typical clichéd story of disabled teens. Heartbreakingly honest.”… View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“The tension surrounding the Titanic’s demise captures readers from page one of the introduction in this new release, which coincides with the one-hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the ship in April 2012…. This is a worthwhile addition to your maritime… View →
“Kimmel brings satisfyingly warm detail to a well-known folktale, in an elegant picture book set long ago on the shores of Galilee. Joseph of Tiberius loves to celebrate the Sabbath by selecting choice ingredients when preparing food and inviting all to share dinner with him. When… View →
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of Black Peter: Case 11
“Budding Holmesians not yet ready to tackle the originals will certainly get a taste of what’s in store.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Bim and Bom: A Shabbat Tale is a picture book about the experience of preparing for and observing Shabbat. Both the text and illustrations effectively convey the spiritual uniqueness of Shabbat. I particularly enjoyed the illustrations, which show challah baking and… View →
“The noteworthy life of Marcel Marceau, born Marcel Mangel, is explored in this attractive picture book. Adults who are familiar with his famous work as a mime will be interested in his early experiences as a young boy growing up in Strasbourg, France on the eve of World War II. In View →
Green Bible Stories for Children
“Beginning with the story of Creation, according to our author, the Bible teaches readers to respect the land and conserve natural resources. Stories from the Bible are retold in the author’s own language, often humorously. Titles of stories include: Greener Pastures, Abraham and… View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“Jacob’s brother, Nathan, is autistic. Sometimes his repetition of phrases drives Jacob crazy, but Jacob’s mother explains that Nathan’s brain is just wired differently. A new boy moves in next door, and Jacob is happy to have a friend to play basketball with him. Jacob’s mother… View →
Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
“Charming and focused, this fresh holiday tale brings delight and information by showing young children in the sukkah in the morning when it is daylight; fears of the dark do not enter the story. Already, you have to smile. Two tots, older sister, Sadie, and younger brother, Ori,… View →
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“Engineer Ari and his red steam engine return to celebrate the Festival of Lights. As Ari hurries to the Jerusalem station with his arms full of packages, he passes two boys reenacting the triumph of the Maccabees and two girls playing dreidel to commemorate Hanukkah’s great… View →
Say Something, Perico
“The upbeat ending and a personality-packed parrot will delight youngsters.” —School Library Journal View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“Jacob loves Hanukkah, but is frustrated with the way it’s celebrated at his house. His brother Nathan, a boy on the autism spectrum, obsesses about the holiday and ruins the night by blowing out the candles as if they were on a birthday cake. When a new friend, Steven,… View →
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“It’s Hanukkah and Engineer Ari is off in his train to celebrate the holiday with his friends, Jessie and Nathaniel. He is carrying traditional sufganiyot (jelly donuts), dreidels, and Turkish coins. His Hannukiah (the correct name for the holiday candelabra) travels with… View →
The Shabbat Princess
“Candles, latkes, gifts— Chanukah traditions bring light and joy to the dark days of winter. As you select presents for your children, we urge you to give them books. Each year, publishers offer new Chanukah titles, and this year there are some great choices. We gathered recently… View →
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“Candles, latkes, gifts— Chanukah traditions bring light and joy to the dark days of winter. As you select presents for your children, we urge you to give them books. Each year, publishers offer new Chanukah titles, and this year there are some great choices. We gathered recently… View →
Hanukkah Moon
“’When Isobel is invited to Aunt Luisa’s for Hanukkah, she’s not sure what to expect. Aunt Luisa has recently arrived from Mexico. . .’ (Kar-Ben) A favourite of my own nieces (whose father is from South America), which has stood up to many, many readings, this unusual… View →
Jodie's Hanukkah Dig
“A wonderful combination of great story and unique perspective, this tale of young Jodie’s visit with her father to an archaeological dig in Modi’in, where Judah Maccabee fought the Syrians, helps children place the Chanukah story in context by linking the historical with the… View →
Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale
A great rhyming read-aloud for a family Chanukah storytime!"—Noodlenuts View →
All About Hanukkah
“While most of the stories I’ve recommended here presuppose a general knowledge of the holiday, All About Hanukkah–part of the wonderful All About series from Kar-Ben Publishing–is a great first-time introduction to the holiday. It covers everything you’d want to… View →
The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
“Jacqueline Jules’ stories about the Ziz–a fabulous and colourful mythical bird–are always among my favourites. In this one, she relates the miracle of Chanukah through the prism of a story that reads like a gorgeous fairytale, in which a lesson about sharing and generosity is… View →