Reviews
Fish You Were Here: Book 4
“Venable and Yue have concocted another winning entry in the cute Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series.” —Booklist View →
Say Something, Perico
“Rébora’s naïf paintings are bright, friendly, and relaxed, but there’s an undeniable sadness to the story, too, particularly when the adults call Perico ‘silly’ or ‘dumb’ for his inability to speak English, as well as scenes in which he… View →
Mallory's Super Sleepover
http://lollipopscottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/books-with-cookies-and-milk-35.html Books With Cookies And Milk (35) Mallory’s Super Sleepover Written by: Laurie Friedman Illustrated by: Jennifer Kalis Mallory wants to celebrate… View →
Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense
“A comforting read for the young and a nostalgic look back for those who have already sailed these hormone-perturbed waters.”—Booklist View →
“It’s an unexpected way to argue for accepting people as they are, but Bobby’s decision is his own, and Bansch’s sympathies are clear.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Tricky Coyote Tales: Book 1
“The story immersion, great art, and blend of prose and comics will attract even reluctant readers to lose themselves in a book.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Book Five: The Parting
“This short book manages to be full of action and enthralling—if occasionally creepy—images…. A worthwhile entry in the fantasy adventure comic field.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Free Running
“This entry in Lerner’s On the Radar: Sports series captures the adrenaline-fueled energy of runners, using bold graphics, bright colors, and short interviews to showcase professionals, demonstrate moves, and trace the origins of free running.” —Booklist View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“The question raised by all this is not whether their love will last but, rather, do their genders and sexual identities matter.” —Booklist View →
“In this sequel to the Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride, Engineer Ari drives his train from Jerusalem to Jaffa, stopping along the way to collect fruit, branches, and a lulav and etrog from the friends he has made along his new… View →
The Absolute Value of -1
“At times raw with emotion…, the story compellingly explores how teens connect with one another and how they view themselves. Many readers will relate to the feelings of isolation and lack of hope portrayed here. Edgy and gritty, Brezenoff’s YA debut reads like a cross… View →
Jumping Jenny
“Jenny loves to jump. She is constantly jumping over cracks in the sidewalk and over fences with and without her pogo stick. Her jumping gets her in trouble in school, where she knocks over a box of caterpillars in the science room and bumps into the hot lunch cart in the… View →
“The Chumash tribe thrived on the Pacific’s bounty in California’s mild climate, but its people were decimated by European diseases and forced labor in Spanish missions. Sonneborn describes the origins, traditions, and culture of the Chumash, who still survive and are… View →
Ruby, Violet, Lime: Looking for Color
“This eye-catching, language-rich book offers youngsters a sensory, mind-stretching treat.” —School Library Journal View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“Attractively designed and handsomely illustrated, this informative text introduces teens to many intriguing angles on a high-interest topic that should inspire many to further explore the subject.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“An important figure of myriad talents, Zitkala-Ša and her life and works are brought to needed attention here.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Elmer's Christmas
“McKee’s cheerful gouache illustrations in double-page-spread format have their usual naïve charm with flattened perspective and profile portraits of Elmer’s animal friends. Simple enough for younger preschoolers, but charming enough to please Elmer’s devoted fans View →
Say Something, Perico
“A welcome…tale of belonging and bilingualism.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“The traditional family Hanukkah celebration is here adjusted to include an autistic boy’s interpretation. Jacob’s brother, Nathan, can be quite vexing, especially when he repeats himself constantly. Jacob’s mother has explained that Nathan’s ‘mind is wired… View →
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“A camel, a train mishap and the holiday of Hanukkah bring together a Bedouin and a Jew in acts of kindness and camaraderie. Eager to celebrate with friends in Jaffa, Ari balances an armload of sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts), dreidels, menorah, bottle of oil and… View →
The Queen Who Saved Her People
“Gentle humor, clever rhyme, dynamic illustrations, and biblical accuracy deliver an energetic, age-appropriate holiday story through a dexterous narrative that converts to a drama script. Author Tilda Balsley gifts the picture book crowd, their teachers, and parents with an… View →
“Ella, along with her parents and her stuffed animal Koofi the Kof (monkey), fly to Israel. On the plane Ella spills mango juice on Koofi. As the smiling stewardess wipes the juice off Koofi she says, ‘Eyn ba’aya. No problem,’ which becomes a refrain throughout… View →
“Campers Carly and Sara become fast friends. Carly volunteers to bring Sara her mail, and she is very excited to learn that Sara’s last name is ‘Frankfurter.’ But when she says ‘like the hot dog,’ Sara is insulted and does not want to be friends. As… View →