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Cover: Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah

Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah

“Looking for books that teach young readers the history of Hanukkah? This one does it through rhyme…and the rest is history.”―We Are Teachers View →

 
Cover: Today Is Different

Today Is Different

“Today Is Different speaks to overcoming fears, the importance of coming together as community, and the strength derived from young people being engaged, and I highly recommend it.” —Alan Page, author, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and retired View →

 
Cover: Today Is Different

Today Is Different

“[W]ritten with both nuance and directness by Doua Moua, and beautifully illustrated by Kim Holt, Today is Different adds to a very necessary conversation we should all be having.” —Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond View →

 
Cover: Today Is Different

Today Is Different

“With simple yet poignant prose, Today Is Different fosters compassion and connection among young readers.” —Carole Boston Weatherford, author of Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and Newbery Honor-winning book Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to… View →

 
Cover: Hanukkah Around the World

Hanukkah Around the World

“Travel all over the world with this fact-filled Hanukkah book.”―We Are Teachers View →

 
Cover: What Is a Liquid?

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 →

 
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Day of School

Sammy Spider's First Day of School

“A welcome addition. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: What Is a Solid?

What Is a Solid?

“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 →

 
Cover: The Vowel Family: A Tale of Lost Letters

The Vowel Family: A Tale of Lost Letters

“Secure readers will enjoy guessing the masked words that Walker uses to tell the tale. . . Luthardt’s colorful images have an appealing, Gumby-like quality and amusing detail.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs

Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs

“These 22 projects include a necklace, a bathtub toy, puppets, a pencil topper, a tape dispenser, and more. . . A welcome addition for young dinosaur fans.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Nature's Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse

Nature's Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse

“The art is lovely – a snow-covered wall in black and white melts into a spring pastel with the blurred edges of chalk. Summer’s blue sky deepens with a purple cast as the watercolor warm days become a frenzy of oranges and golds carrying youngsters full circle to a… View →

 
Cover: A Wild, Wild Hanukkah

A Wild, Wild Hanukkah

“The animals come to life in this beautifully illustrated Hanukkah book.”―We Are Teachers View →

 

“With charming illustrations and a singsong rhyming text, this flipbook appeals on many levels.” —School Library Journal View →

 

"These titles succeed in demystifying and explaining the science behind common childhood experiences. The body is described as a battlefield where superhero cells work hard as a team to mend a broken bone, fight off plaque, and battle an infection."… View →

 

“Raczka deserves an A+ for cleverness. . . this book is an amusing way to introduce children to famous works of art.” —School Library Journal View →

 

“This book belongs on the shelves of Hebrew day schools and synagogue libraries nationwide. Paired with Barbara Sofer’s Ilan Ramon: Israel’s Space Hero (Kar-Ben, 2004), it will give students insight into a true hero’s journey as well as a lesson in history and… View →

 
Cover: Kathy Ross Crafts Letter Sounds

Kathy Ross Crafts Letter Sounds

“These attractive books present hands-on projects to accompany phonics and letter recognition lessons. . . Sounds presents phonics activities such as a ‘Most Marvelous Moose’ made from a brown lunch bag for the letter M. . . [Includes] ideas for supplemental… View →

 
Cover: Mountains

Mountains

“These small books give new meaning to ‘short and simple.’” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret

Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret

“Banks’s highly stylized paintings are wonderfully expressive and amplify the deep emotion of the situation. Her palette of yellows and browns shows people who are swathed in moonlight yet avoids the dimness that night scenes sometimes have. An extensive author’s note View →

 
Cover: Used Any Numbers Lately?

Used Any Numbers Lately?

“Youngsters will enjoy searching out the numbers in each picture and identifying how they are used. This book could easily lead to many stories from home and motivate students to look for numbers everywhere. With a wealth of possible uses in the curriculum, it has a place in… View →

 
Cover: Mousetraps

Mousetraps

“. . .Maxie’s voice captures the insecurity and wish to fit in that color the adolescent years. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between

From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between

“Alice’s journey from impressionable naïveté to courageous pluck is a convincing lesson on friendship and tolerance.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Rescues!

Rescues!

“Each chapter begins with an excellent-quality full-page color photo followed by a mustard-colored page of text. The rest of the text is attractively arranged around numerous other photos. . . The vocabulary is right on target for the intended audience. A first choice for… View →

 
Cover: Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova

Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova

“Clearly written and upbeat, this sensitive portrayal will inspire young readers.” —School Library Journal View →