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“With her trademark sense of lighthearted fun, Amalia Hoffman presents readers with a delightful family of bears who are celebrating the Passover seder. Bright colors and simple graphics are sure to engage readers.”—Jewish Book Council View →
“. . .a wonderfully reassuring book. . . Counselors will find this positive message useful and the picture book format very accessible. It is a must addition for library collections on the hard to find topic of emotions. Highly Recommended.” —Library Talk View →
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Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]
“These lively, fast-paced classic folktales, in a format that is easy to read, will appeal to young readers in grades two through five. Colorful illustrations matched to the text and a glossary also assist new readers in developing their skills.”… View →
Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom
“Offers full-page color illustrations and provides believable text that captures the story of the slave boy who grew up to be a free man.” —MultiCultural Review View →
Pirate Passover
“A fresh take on children’s books about this Jewish holiday.”―BayViews View →
Botones para el general Washington (Buttons for General Washington)
“This is an excellent series to entice Spanish-speaking beginning readers (and Spanish learners) to appreciate well-known events in the history of the United States.” —MultiCultural Review View →
Happy Birthday, Mallory!
“Mallory’s enthusiasm is infectious and she can be understanding when things don’t go her way. . . Cartoonlike drawings and large print make the story accessible to early chapter-book readers.” —School Library Journal View →
John Henry
“These easy readers introduce tall tale characters from American history. . . Krensky gives children a feeling for the characters as well as the flavor of the time and the story’s setting.” — School Library Journal View →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
“. . .Well written. . . Making the events memorable for young readers. . . The ideal supplement to units on civil rights and African-American history.” —School Library Journal View →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
“An insightful profile of a courageous woman who lived through some of the most turbulent periods of the twentieth century…This is an apt tribute to an inspiring Jewish role model.”―Booklist View →
Will and Orv
“Based on historical records, this fictionalized history shows the Wright brother’s flight through Johnny’s eyes.” — Mailbox Magazine View →
Tisha B'Av: A Jerusalem Journey
“The latest entry in the Nature in Israel series (Sukkot Treasure Hunt, 2009) explains the origins of Tisha B’Av, a Jewish fast day that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. A young boy narrates as he and other family members visit the View →
Living in Rural Communities
“These titles are well done and provide a good first look at different kinds of communities that children may encounter.” —Library Media Connection View →
Death in the Donner Party: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation
Grades 1 – 3, Grades 4 – 5: This nonfiction book gave me a much better understanding of how the Donner Party ran into so many problems as they were immigrating to California. They first decided to take Lansford Hastings shortcut which was suppose to take 350-400 miles off… View →
De-Extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life
Written especially for young adults, yet utterly fascinating for readers of all ages to browse, De- extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life is about advances in scientific technology to potentially bring back animal species that have gone extinct. A real-life… View →
“This is a story that must be told…This story is a wonderful launching point for discussions about World War II, the Holocaust, or even the Columbia explosion tragedy.” View →
In this story, Jewish soldiers in the 23rd regiment of the Union Army requested to be allowed to celebrate Passover during the Civil War. Working together and improvising when traditional ingredients were not available, the men put together a traditional feast and spent the evening… View →
It's Purim Time!
“Perfect for your preschoolers!” View →
“Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country.” —MultiCultural Review View →
"Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country." —MultiCultural Review View →
“Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country.” —MultiCultural Review View →
"Developed in partnership with USA Today, this attractive series is designed for readers at the secondary level. The biographies are accessible even to reluctant readers and feature people that students will find interesting."… View →
“Developed in partnership with USA Today, this attractive series is designed for readers at the secondary level. The biographies are accessible even to reluctant readers and feature people that students will find interesting.”… View →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
“Gruber is a little-known heroine whose story needs to be told. This book, distinguished by its engaging pace and illuminating art, ensures that she will not be forgotten.”―Jewish Book Council View →