Reviews
Duct Tape Purim
“Useful to spark the imaginations of young crafters who may not be ready for Pinterest and who want to be independent in creating their Purim costumes.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
“. . .vivid, breathtaking, and provacative photos. . . the books [A Walk in the Deciduous Forest, A Walk in the Desert, A Walk in the Prairie, and A Walk in the Rain Forest] are beautiful, fascinating, and informative.” —Children’s Book and Play Review View →
Hanukkah Nights
“Colors and religion and board books all together? My kind of party!” —School Library Journal View →
The Topsy-Turvy Bus
“A fun story with an empowering message, The Topsy-Turvy Bus is a good addition to collections and storytimes; display this one with your Earth Day titles.”―Mom Read It View →
Mazal Bueno!
“So joyful and welcoming, there will be shouts of ‘Mazal bueno!’ in every preschool.”―starred, School Library Journal View →
It's Back to School We Go!: First Day Stories From Around the World
“Portrays the first day of class for children from 11 different countries. First-person accounts capture the similarities and differences among children across the globe. A Kenyan girl eats Mandazi (fried bread) for lunch, a Peruvian boy paddles a canoe to school on the Amazon… View →
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James
“. . .this fast-paced novel offers crackling adventure in a colorful period setting. . . a satisfying read.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Clouds of Terror
“Exciting reading for the more advanced in the easy reader group. . . A big change from the fun but meaningless stories most often available for new readers.” —Parent Council View →
The Snow Walker
“A charming book for the whole family. . . This wonderful true story of charity in a young boy. The ‘Snow Walker’ portrays determination, imagination, and character.” —Parent Council View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“This fast-paced middle grade novel will engage and resonate with readers. Recommended for school and public libraries looking to expand their historical fiction selection.”―School Library Journal View →
An Unbroken Chain: My Journey through the Nazi Holocaust
“This is an extraordinary memoir of one brave individual’s travail during the Holocaust.” —Booklist View →
An Unbroken Chain: My Journey through the Nazi Holocaust
“Beyond the power and poignancy of Oertelt’s story, the linked structure gives it cohesiveness and memorability. Humanity can be thankful that this man survived.” —VOYA View →
Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
“A welcome addition to the growing canon of picture-book biographies amplifying lesser-known women, with added sports appeal.”―The Horn Book Guide View →
Eighth Grade vs. the Machines
“Hilarious, high-stakes, un-put-downable fun.”—Jarrett Lerner, author of the EngiNerds series View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“A fun and thought-provoking read for children ages 8-13.”―Children’s Book Watch View →
Deborah's Tree
“Yolen depicts a wise and cautious woman who not only sees the future but also perceives how human agency can alter its course.”—Jewish Book Council View →
Pirate Passover
“Press’s premise is whimsical, while round-headed, bright-eyed characters from Gulliver appear thoroughly earnest, impressing upon readers how observance and tradition persist no matter the circumstances.”―Publishers Weekly View →
Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect
“A therapeutic tool for school counselors, therapists, and social workers.”—School Library Journal View →
Professor Buber and His Cats
“A wonderful early childhood introduction to one of the great Jewish thinkers and philosophers.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
A Book about Bupkes
“Bupkes means a lot more than nothing in this delightful picture book.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Shoham's Bangle
“The beautifully told story, with colorful illustrations from Israeli artist Noa Kelner, depicts important aspects of the Middle Eastern Jewish experience.”―Hadassah Magazine View →
Tizzy the Dizzy Dreidel
“This is a sweet, clever story with a meaningful conclusion: When winter’s chill has filled the air/and dreidels start their dance/ why not pick a dizzy one/who only wants a chance?”―Hadassah Magazine View →
The Promise
“A welcome and unique story about Sephardic Jews that deserves a place on every library shelf.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Pirate Passover
“A pirate crew scrubbing and polishing their ship to get ready for Passover; the pirate captain preparing a seder plate; matzoh balls rolling off the plank into the ocean! What fun this clever Passover story is…It would be a great pre-seder read to share with the little ones… View →