Reviews
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The Tale of La Llorona: [A Mexican Folktale]
“Each retelling is designed to appeal to those children who may have high interest but lower reading levels.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Teachers would find these books useful in social studies, international studies, and cultural studies. They are also useful in introducing biographies to younger readers.” —Library Media Connection View →
Wolf's Coming!
“This delightful tale…is just right for reading aloud….Students and teachers will clamor to check out this unexpected treat.”―Library Media Connection View →
"This playful picture book takes young readers for a rollicking mail delivery ride as Fast and Snappy attempt to deliver a very important letter without being stopped by bad guys. President A. Blinkin arrives by train with a letter for Cactus Gulch. he then turns it over to the… View →
“Once again, Bob Raczka has approached the world of art in a unique and thought-provoking manner. . . Certainly visual art teachers can use this book to work with students in evaluating, comparing, and contrasting different styles of painting. However, of even greater potential is… View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“A relatable story about wanting to fit in and embracing individuality.”—The Horn Book View →
Funeral Girl
“A courageous consideration of death and dying for teen readers, tackling the unanswerable and the unknowable.” —Mindy McGinnis, author of The Last Laugh and Be Not Far from Me View →
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“This story is an excellent and rich addition to Jewish children’s literature.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“A lovable rhyming tale of different wild animals invading a home each night of Hanukkah. A rollicking read-aloud and a treat for the eyes.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
“This compelling, comprehensive series is a superb supplement to the geography and world cultures curriculum for early grades.” —Library Media Connection View →
“This compelling, comprehensive series is a superb supplement to the geography and world cultures curriculum for early grades.” —Library Media Connection View →
Things That Shimmer
“A well-told story that will be savored by preteens and young people who find bits of themselves in it.”—Jewish Book Council View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Will appeal to all nature lovers as well as all readers who want to learn about the landscape of Israel. This beautiful book is a breath of fresh air.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
“The language is accessible for young digital artists, whether simply curious or just starting to experiment with the medium. Technology, art, and photography teachers will find this to be a valuable tool in daily lessons as well. Color pictures of digital art make the book eye… View →
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Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
“This is a good series to introduce a variety of stories to young readers who are interested in folklore, fairy tales, and mythology.” —Library Media Connection View →
"As the titles imply, these books are not just biographies, but discuss daily life, the loss of individual freedoms, the isolation of a people, economics, the impact on ethnic minorities, resistance, global reactions, and what the future may bring for each country."… View →
“This is both a visual treat and an intellectual stimulation. Many of Vermeer’s unique and mysterious qualities are highlighted here, and readers will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of his talent and work after reading this book. Recommended.”… View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
Do You Know about Fish?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
Do You Know about Birds?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
“The rich and beautifully rendered oil paintings provide the feel of the Harlem Renaissance.” —Library Media Connection View →
Rumble & Spew: Gross Stuff in Your Stomach and Intestines
“Kids love to be grossed out and that is where this series excels. Based upon biology and elements of human anatomy these books are a great hook to help readers learn the facts about our bodies, well, the gross parts.” —Library Media Connection View →
Hanukkah Around the World
“This is another excellent addition to the holiday book collection by Lehman-Wilzig. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →