Reviews
Kol Hakavod: Way to Go!
“The message is clear: How one conducts oneself throughout life is important—at school, in the community, and beyond.This expression of a core Jewish value should resonate with readers of all ethnic groups and faiths. (Picture book. 4-7)”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Chelm for the Holidays
“Chelm is a real Polish town in Poland, but more importantly, it is a mythical place where some very silly things happen. This collection includes stories about 10 Jewish festivals, including the weekly Shabbat. Some are adaptations of Jewish folktales, and some are original, but… View →
Cassandra Steps Out: Book 1
“Cassandra’s struggles and triumphs make this an entertaining series opener with broad appeal.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature
“A refreshingly original exploration of a physical process both common and important in the natural world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen
“Readers will close this emotionally intelligent book with strong feelings—and will likely ask to hear it again and again.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Otto Blotter, Bird Spotter
“Silly fun for fans of whimsy . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together
“Will provoke ‘content grunts’ in nature lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“Doughn’t miss this earnest tale.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
“Offers teens a call to action to protect all voters from disenfranchisement.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“An informative graphic travel journal that offers important perspectives on being an immigrant and American identity.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“The tender, loosely impressionistic colored pencil and watercolor illustrations add liveliness and warmth to this recounting of a remarkable life. . . . An appealing volume for graphic novel and science enthusiasts.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mindfulness and Meditation: Handling Life with a Calm and Focused Mind
“A thorough and accessible resource for young people.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors
“[G]lorious art . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
“An outstanding contribution to the recent spate of reminders that women too helped send men to the moon.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
“[A] strategic, confidence-building read is just enough to energize a young person who still feels hope to change the world one day at a time.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Hoopoe Says Oop!: Animals of Israel
“Any author can find a rhyme for ‘cow’ or ‘moo.’ By the time they start school, most kids have read dozens of books about farm animals, but they may not have seen an ibex or a hyrax or a hoopoe. This board book would make an excellent compendium for children View →
Sincerely, Harriet
“Searle tackles Harry’s anxiety about her illness as well as common adolescent concerns about friendships, school, and family with honesty and tenderness that will resonate with readers.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Listen!: Israel's All Around
“Some people believe that the sound effects are the best part of a comic book. This story is for them. If someone removed all the words from a graphic novel except for the sound effects, it would sound a lot like this board book. Sample text: ‘Rumble, bumble, zoom, zoom,… View →
Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches
“A clever tale about ursine dietary restrictions.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hamster Sitter Wanted
“A fun and engaging book with plenty of humor.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Beware the Mighty Bitey
“[T]his original tale with its repetitive action and lively text will get kids involved in read-aloud sessions.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Mitzvah Pizza
“This book may bring a surge of business to the Philadelphia pizzeria that inspired it. The walls of the Pizza Corner are covered with sticky notes, and at first Missy can’t figure out why. ‘Each sticky note,’ her father explains, ‘represents a piece of… View →
Sammy Spider's First Wedding
“The very busy spider who has celebrated many Jewish holidays now adds a festive ceremony to his catalog of experiences. The little eight-legged one watches as Mr. Shapiro and his family build a chuppah, or Jewish wedding canopy, under which the bride and groom exchange their vows. View →
Seymour, the Formerly Fearful
“In many novels the main character overcomes great obstacles to achieve what he or she wants in the world. But Seymour doesn’t want to do anything. Seymour avoids the subway, swimming, going outside, and—most of all—learning to ride a bike. He’s afraid of so many things View →