Reviews
Songs from the Loom: A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave
“A fascinating glimpse of contemporary Navajo life.” —The Boston Globe View →
Go Free or Die: A Story about Harriet Tubman
“. . .this is a first-rate biography for intermediate readers. . . a fascinating portrait. . .” —The Boston Globe View →
Let's Visit Israel
“The book is a delightful way to introduce one to four year olds to sites of Israel” —The American Israelite View →
What Is a Liquid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
The Babka Sisters
“This sweet, tasty tale of babka and love…is a fun read-aloud (perhaps best paired with some heavenly babka).”―Jewish Book Council View →
Booker T. Washington
“What a fine little biography of the young Booker T. Washington this is. . . precise language and soulfully illustrated with a soft pastel palette. . . Told so diligently that it cannot help but inspire.” —Booklist View →
Vincent van Gogh
" . . .A fine job of describing van Gogh’s life in a way that children will understand." —Booklist View →
Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X
“. . .This will be an attractive addition to astronomy collections.” —Booklist View →
Lay-ups and Long Shots: Eight Short Stories
“Whether the stories are based on the authors’ own childhoods or not, these protagonists are engaging, and middle schoolers will find much to relate to in the reassuring reminders that perfection is highly overrated. A great way to introduce reluctant readers to some… View →
Dino-Soccer
“Gott’s vibrant illustrations increase the suspense and fast pace of the rollicking narrative. The expressive faces of the players and the frenetic energy of the pictures add a bit of humor to the story. Sports fans and dinosaur lovers will delight in this follow-up to… View →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
“Bootman’s full-color paintings are full of life and his steel pan man has quite a gleam in his eye. A great way to revitalize a well-known tale.” —School Library Journal View →
Crust & Spray: Gross Stuff in Your Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →
Itch & Ooze: Gross Stuff on Your Skin
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →
Hawk & Drool: Gross Stuff in Your Mouth
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →
Clot & Scab: Gross Stuff about Your Scrapes, Bumps, and Bruises
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →
Beautiful Beads
“The colors are vivid, and the illustrations perfectly complement the text.” —School Library Journal View →
Earth-Friendly Crafts: Clever Ways to Reuse Everyday Items
“Illustrations are bright and colorful, rendered in a collage format mixing photographs and watercolors.” —School Library Journal View →
“Based on a legend, this intriguing slice of converso life offers a thoughtful hero and a suspenseful plot. The warm, opaque paintings are expressive and create a strong sense of place. Although the religious significance of the shofar is never explained, the story conveys its… View →