Reviews
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“Reading this book should be a must for all. Birds as a part of nature must be preserved, and this book is a very good start for learning about the problems they face.” –Children’s Literature View →
Inside the Dallas Cowboys
“The illustrated “Super Sports Teams” series is designed to give young readers an introduction to professional baseball and football teams that have captured the hearts of fans. Each book in the series spotlights critical games, coaches, and star players who have helped View →
The Sense of Sight: A First Look
“I see many things. This is a simple line but one of the most powerful pages within this text. The image on this page is that of a child with glasses. The authors intentional inclusion of a support allows students to potentially question what they notice different and start a… View →
José and the Pirate Captain Toledano
Inspired by the 2017 short film The Pirate Captain, Arnon Shorr and Joshua Edelglass bring an exciting, kid friendly version of this story of Jewish Pirates. José can read and write and is called “an educated freak.” He is a kid trying to figure out where he fits in and becomes even more View →
Be a Bridge
“Latham and Waters reteam for this rhyming exploration of how children can learn to be a “bridge,” building key connections through kindness."—Publishers Weekly View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“[A] wonderful and fun way to show children all the different things they can do. It can inspire children to want to learn more and possibly fall in love with a different part of the field of art.” —Children’s Literature View →
World's Grossest Animals
“Many families have pets—cats, dogs, birds, or other creatures—that bring great comfort in their homes. But what about those animals that are less cute and more gross but are still sometimes chosen as pets? Readers can learn about them in the pages of this book. The cute name… View →
Ava, a Sephardic Jewish girl, and Nadeem, her Muslim cousin, are best friends. After Ava and Nadeem are bullied at school, a mysterious button helps them travel back in time to medieval Morocco where they learn more about their roots and begin to take pride in their unique identities;… View →
Bedtime for Maziks
From start to finish, young readers and their caregivers will enjoy accompanying these playing, snack-eating, alef-bet learning, and sh’ma-reciting kids throughout their busy day…The seamless transition from a wild pillow fight to the dark peace of moon and stars will View →
My Car in 2055
“[P]rovides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cars and is part of the new and dynamic “My Life in 2055” series. Readers of all ages will enjoy learning about futuristic cars in this well-written and wonderfully illustrated volume." –Children’s Literature View →
“An adorable tale featuring an endearing character who learns an important lesson.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults is my new favorite book! What a great way for young people (and anyone, really) to learn about our healing medicines. Chii miigwech!”—Angeline Boulley, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Firekeeper’s View →
Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry
In its own vivid and colorful pages, Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry (by Deborah Blumenthal with illustrations by Maria Brzozowska) focuses on the professional accomplishments—with some attention to the Jewish influences—of the famed architect and longtime… View →
Let's Notice Patterns in the Sky
“Useful for classrooms focused on scientific learning for the youngest students.”—School Library Journal View →
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species
https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/earth-day-books-for-kids/ 41 Earth Day Books For Kids To Celebrate Our Beautiful Planet by Jill Webb Below is a list of 41 book titles for kids that are great for Earth Day! The list… View →
Being a Good Teammate
“An appealingly minimal primer on the fundamentals of sportsmanship and social-emotional learning.”—Booklist View →
Dev Tries His Best
“An appealingly minimal primer on the fundamentals of sportsmanship and social-emotional learning.”—Booklist View →
Asking for Help
“Social-emotional learning and early literacy skills come together in this new series. . . . With thoughtful features to support beginning readers, this series is recommended for collections needing SEL materials.”—School Library Journal View →
Happy Roo Year: It's Rosh Hashanah
“Kids will learn the word ‘marsupial’ along with all the holiday traditions through this upbeat tale.” — Lisa Silverman, retired Library Director, Sperber Jewish Community Library, Los Angeles; Co-Editor, Children’s and Teen Literature, AJL View →
Baugh, Helen. Spots and the Dots, The Marion Deuchars, Illus. Pic. Bk. Andersen, 09/2021. 36pp. $17.99 978-1-72843-890-0 ADDITIONAL GRADES View →