Reviews
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“. . . This book is a delight. The details will be fascinating to both children and adults. Spinning a dreidel as it floats in midair? Hebrew school students voting on which miniature Torah to take into space! How do you decide when it’s Shabbat in outer… View →
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
“The origin story of the song is eloquently recounted in Freda Lewkowicz’s picture book for all ages . . . . Indian-American artist Siona Benjamin’s illustrations are as stunning and lyrical as the song itself . . . . Energy and View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“Using fun rhyming couplets and enough onomatopoeic words to encourage great expression in even the most reluctant reader . . . This is slapstick mayhem at its best. Illustrator Deborah Melmon’s gorgeous double-page spreads show a hip,… View →
Lily Blue Riding Hood: A Purim Story
“A modern Jewish twist on the classic fairy tale packs a ton of visual jokes into the illustrations for this fun holiday tale.”—AJL Holiday Highlights View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“In this energetically illustrated celebration of Shabbat, besneakered Bubbe and her expressive pooch, Bart, round up rogue matzoh balls magically careening around the room. Their preparatory frenzy settles into a calm family holiday, perfect for… View →
"These books will do in a pinch to teach Spanish-speakers very basic concepts of buoyancy (Flotar) and force (Empujar). A simple, accurately translated sentence on each page relates to the photograph above it." —The Horn Book… View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
A charming story in simple language that will delight very young children readers…If looking for a new Hanukkah book, this one will surely please the Read-Aloud crowd."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
It's Seder Time!
“This extremely child-friendly book will be welcome in Jewish homes, classrooms, and libraries.” View →
Tiger Turcotte Takes on the Know-It-All
“The short chapters and abundant art make the book accessible to young readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Berkeley’s portrayal of Sally is refreshingly unsentimental.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
“An additional purchase for collections where Hanukkah stories are popular.” – School Library Journal View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“An excellent introduction to young children about the consequences of their actions and how those deeds may affect others.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Violin of Hope
“…this is an uplifting and inspiring tale.” – Booklist View →
“This first look at China gives some history and geography as well as touching on several aspects of everyday life – family, food, health, school, transportation, recreation, and language (spoken and written).” —The Horn Book Guide View →
A Box of Butterflies
“Thoughtful, charming, entertaining, unique, and thoroughly “kid friendly…”—Midwest Book Review View →
GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
“Rayne offers an empowering, thorough, and inclusive guide to sexuality for ‘older teenagers who identify as female.’ . . . Rayne’s book is notable for the breadth and depth of its discussions; readers seeking advice on or knowledge about virtually any aspect of… View →
Only Nine Chairs: A Tall Tale for Passover
“Kids will love searching the pictures to discover how each family member is trying to solve the problem.” View →
Photographs by Tod Cohen. A preschool class celebrates Yom Ha’arzmaut, Israel’s birthday, by taking a make-believe trip. Clear photographs and simple text show the children pretending to visit a kibbutz, a Jerusalem market, the desert and Dead Sea, and Tel Aviv where they… View →
Sammy Spider's First Shavuot
Spider Sammy learns about the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. During the Shapiro family’s preparations, curious Sammy is almost burnt by cooking oil, splashed with strawberry juice, and covered with pollen while he learns about such customs as making blintzes. The brightly colored but… View →
A Style All Her Own
“they’ll surely enjoy Watts’s extravagant images of the style-obsessed mini-diva.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“. . . Torah is perfect for children who show an interest in space exploration and how they, as humans, fit into our remarkable galaxy. . . . Space Torah should be considered for Sydney Taylor recognition.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“Bubbe and Bart’s Matzoh Ball Mayhem is a delightful read-aloud selection for children ages three to eight . . . . Recommended.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
She's a Mensch!: Jewish Women Who Rocked the World
“The book is beautifully presented.”—San Diego Jewish Book World View →
“Along with Noah, youngsters will learn all about the mezuzah, and how it helped turn a house…into a home….A warm, charming story, with very appealing, wonderfully detailed illustrations.” View →