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“The clash of their opposing viewpoints makes the book a good starting place for discussing the difference between needs and wants.” —Booklist View →
Afikotective
“Lightheartedly told…warm and inviting.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Ruth First Never Backed Down
“This is a powerful and important book about an ordinary Jewish woman taking extraordinary risks to speak out against apartheid. Her courage is an inspiration, one that is steeped in Jewish values. Highly recommend.”―Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Happy Purim, Grover!
“A perfect Purim board book for Jewish toddlers.”—The Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
My Family Haggadah
“A wonderful colorful story about how to celebrate Passover for very young children.”―Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database View →
Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
“A welcome addition to all library collections.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Prisoner for Liberty
“This inspiring, personal story will help draw early readers into U.S. history.” —Booklist View →
Stroll and Walk, Babble and Talk: More about Synonyms
“Kids will chuckle as they read at home and in writing classes, however difficult or demanding the scenarios. With all the slapstick fun, the pages show and tell about shades of meaning and the importance of choosing just the right word.” —Booklist View →
“Nicely paced, the story imparts information without becoming bogged down in a civics lesson. Small sidebars on many pages provide additional facts, but most readers will stick with the narrative, which shows that tax dollars go toward many services that children use. This… View →
“Costello’s impressionistic artwork seems well suited to this nostalgic story. Although respectful in tone, the illustrations also pick up on occasional humor, as when hungry soldiers swallow too much bitter herb and chase it down with very potent cider. A good choice for the View →
“. . .solid, high-interest choice for browsing or basic research.” —Booklist View →
"Filled with harrowing accounts from citizens and foreign observers, these entries in the Dictatorships series give a strong sense of the stark, terrifying realities of living without democracy" —Booklist View →
“Colorful, child-savvy illustrations reflect the upbeat tone of the story, which can be enjoyed with or without reference to the implicit lessons in math and social studies.” —Booklist View →
“Sims’ lively cartoon sketches, washed in a rainbow of colors, are funny and filled with expression, and Knudsen provides lots of facts in boxes scattered across the pages. In addition to all the surprising, useful bug facts, there’s a good lesson in problem… View →
"Any kid interested in Tiger in particular or golf in general will find lots to like here." —Booklist View →
“In this direct, easy-to-understand Spanish rendition, illustrated with soft watercolors, children ask different adults about death.” —Booklist View →
“Whether wowing readers with the mph of a kangaroo’s burst of speed or describing wombats as ‘furry tractors with legs,’ this handsomely designed volume introduces marsupials with panache.” —Booklist View →
Kidnap at Denton Farm
Kidnap at Denton Farm (The Outfit) by Robert Swindells, 104 pages. Darby Creek (Lerner Publishing). 2022. $8 (paperback). Language: G (1 swears); Mature Content PG; Violence: PG BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS—OPTIONAL View →
Lots of Grandparents
“. . .brief, affirmative text. . . clear, color photographs. A useful addition to many library collections.” —Booklist View →
Nathan of Yesteryear and Michael of Today
“In intricately detailed watercolor and pencil art and descriptive prose, this picture book for older children raises thought-provoking questions about change and progress.” —Booklist View →
Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions
“A fine visual introduction to a basic American freedom, this book is a good starting place for conversations about different religions.” —Booklist View →
Cooking the East African Way
“Both titles [Cooking the East African Way and Holiday Cooking Around the World] are excellent choices for beginning cooks, with sample menus and shopping lists, glossaries of equipment and ingredients, and clear directions. Despite being tailored to younger readers, the recipes… View →
Holiday Cooking around the World
“Both titles [Holiday Cooking Around the World and Cooking the East African Way] are excellent choices for beginning cooks, with sample menus and shopping lists, glossaries of equipment and ingredients, and clear directions. Despite being tailored to younger readers, the recipes… View →
A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up
“The short sentences, large print, and simple vocabulary are just right for new readers. Color photos on every page help draw children into the text.” —Booklist View →