Reviews
Loose-Tooth Luke
“[This book] will add a breath of fresh air to beginning-reader collections. A section for parents at the back of each book includes tips on encouraging beginning readers and phonetic guidelines. Solid alternatives to the usual fare.” —School Library… View →
It's Not My Fault!
“George’s antics are funny and the sequence of events is believable for children who have ‘accidents’ of their own.” —The Reading Teacher View →
Sammy Spider's First Purim
“Children will love the bright pictures as they smile at Sammy’s antics. Sammy Spider Celebrates Purim will be a big hit!” —San Diego Jewish Times View →
Let's Celebrate Shabbat!
“A delightful little story in rhyme, Let’s Celebrate Shabbat! features a coterie of animals helping a family prepare for and observe the Sabbath. Even the mice under the table get into the act!” —San Diego Jewish Times View →
Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
“Kids will love this dinosaur take on Passover.”—Book Riot View →
When Lightnin' Struck
“Adventures unfold and suspense builds…in this warm, engaging story that hinges on a little-known period of Jewish history.”—Susan Goldman Rubin, author of Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson and The Quilts of Gee’s Bend View →
When Lightnin' Struck
“A keenly observed and timely story of a Texas boy’s discovery of deeply buried family secrets—and of his own humanity.”—Susan Patron, winner of the Newbery Award for The Higher Power of Lucky View →
All-Star Season
“…will engage a young reader right from the first page. [Who] doesn’t relate to sibling rivalry, team competition, school achievement and family relations? Add girls…and you’ve got the perfect mix to for this age group.” View →
The Boy from Seville
“The Boy From Seville offers not only a good story…but an excellent starting point for a discussion of morality, loyalty, identity, and what freedom means.” View →
Noah and the Ziz
“Noah and the Ziz is one of those endearing, charming stories that is just right for young children… The story and brightly colored illustrations are just perfect, and the Ziz is sure to be a favorite with little kids.” View →
“It’s an excellent story and moral, conveyed in an engaging and humorous way, with delightful illustrations, all just right for children of early elementary school age.” View →
Bible Heroes I Can Be
“…introduces young children to Biblical figures, each with one characteristic the child can emulate.” View →
“It’s a wonderful, warm story, beautifully illustrated that will capture a child’s heart.” View →
Everybody Cooks Rice
“This book is a clever – and delicious – way to show diversity and similarities among families.” — Religion Teachers Journal View →
Love, Ruby Valentine
“This story. . . should take a prominent place on Valentine’s Day bookshelves.” —School Library Journal View →
“. . .right on target. . . A must-have for libraries with a Jewish preschool population.” —School Library Journal View →
Bedtime for Maziks
“Parents—and grandparents—will relish reading aloud as much as the children will enjoy hearing and following along.”—The Jewish Voice and Opinion View →
Cooking the East African Way
“Each well-organized and well-written book [Cooking the East African Way, Cooking the Mexican Way, and Cooking the French Way] now has a greater emphasis on low-fat and vegetarian recipes. These new titles will be useful for cultural and heritage school projects as well as fun… View →
“. . .attractive and will enchance science collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“A true story that combines history, perseverance, comradeship, bravery, and, most importantly, humanity and hope.”—The Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Oh, The Places He Went: A Story about Dr. Seuss
“A lively, straightforward overview. . .” —School Library Journal View →
The Girl-Son
“. . . told in a simple and straightforward manner as if by the woman herself. . . Children may be astounded at the lengths to which Pahk and her mother went to achieve the education we take for granted.” —School Library Journal View →
Cooking the French Way
“Each well-organized and well-written book [Cooking the French Way, Cooking the Mexican Way, and Cooking the East African Way] now has a greater emphasis on low-fat and vegetarian recipes. These new titles will be useful for cultural and heritage school projects as well as fun… View →
Cooking the Japanese Way
“The books [Cooking the Japanese Way and Cooking the Spanish Way] are well designed, attractively arranged, and have lots of color photos. Tasteful titles that will be popular and useful.” —School Library Journal View →