Reviews
Shabbat Shalom, Grover!
“The perfect first Shabbat book for a Jewish toddler.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
“These conversations reveal the mysteries hidden within the works in an engaging way that young readers will find enjoyable.” —VOYA View →
Things That Shimmer
“Tender historical fiction, delving into the time between childhood and teenage years as well as sensitive family issues. Perceptive and engaging, this will be a catalyst for conversations; it belongs in all collections.”—Booklist View →
The Bat-Chen Diaries
“I urge every parent out there to read this book with your kids…This is a must read.” View →
An American Army of Two
" . . .A fresh and feminist glimpse of an unusual event during the War of 1812. . . A good addition to a genre that usually relies on the here-and-now or the never-was for its subjects." —The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books View →
Raven Quest
“. . . Stewart’s tale has the excitement and mystique to lift animal-fiction lovers to new heights.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“. . .a riveting, scientific adventure tale. A fascinating selection for report writers, this is an exciting catch for paleontology and nature buffs as well.” —Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“An engaging introduction to a volume with a remarkable history.”—The Horn Book View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“Bright watercolor illustrations follow the true story of a book’s remarkable journey through generations and across multiple wars…People of all cultures and faiths come together to protect the book from Nazi invasions, Serbian bombs, and the passage of… View →
“With a down-home storytelling style that enlivens his already flamboyant subject, Porter treats Zora Neale Hurston’s life as if it were one of her own best stories. Porter’s book captures all the complications and contradictions of Hurston’s character, . . .… View →
"The last laugh is on Simon, though, and timid listeners who have been led to the brink of childhood disasters by a fearless will cheer his comeuppance . . ." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Double Cheeseburgers, Quiche, and Vegetarian Burritos: American Cooking from the 1920s through Today
“There are plenty of edible info bites here. . . readers will enjoy learning about the introduction of food phenoms such as Rice Krispies, TV dinners, and fast-food hamburgers. They’ll be intrigued to see the way the food landscape has changed, and they’ll join the… View →
Druscilla's Halloween
“The blend of origin tale and Halloween story is a fresh one, and Walker’s clever imagery and lively turns of phrase add vitality to the text.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Harvest of Light
For the young Israeli girl narrating this photoessay, this year’s Hanukkah observance will be particularly meaning-ful, since she will help harvest the olives that will be pressed into the ritual lamp oil. She introduces the olive trees in spring: “When the days start to get… View →
“Mixing fantasy with brutal reality, McNish’s novel is disturbing as well as moving. . . McNish is an author to watch.” —School Library Journal View →
"Sharp, colorful photos on every page and well-defined vocabulary words make these good early science texts." —Horn Book Guide View →
All Aboard for Noah's Ark!
“Heroic hedgehogs demonstrate to young readers that even though they may be small in size, their contributions can be large and important. This new take on the biblical story is both original and charming.”—Jewish Book Council View →
The Apple Argument
“A palatable variation (of the Garden of Eden story) that connects the tale to contemporary individuals ‘hardy, sweet, and difficult.’”—Publishers Weekly View →
Hello, Squirrels!: Scampering through the Seasons
“Using a simple conversational tone, the author addresses young gray squirrels directly as she describes their activities.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
All New Crafts for Earth Day
“The book offers step-by-step directions, presented in colorful cartooned sequences, for making such items as puppets, games, picture frames, and a trivet of a raft of pencils.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
All New Crafts for Kwanzaa
“Ross’s directions are easy to follow, and Holm’s clear, simple illustrations are equally helpful.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →
“With plentiful photos, examples are shown from each food group, along with helpful samples of appropriate portion sizes for kids.” —The Horn Book Guide View →