Reviews
Pecos Bill
“Humor, richly colored. . . illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Breathe: A Ghost Story
“Haunting imagery and fully realized supernatural mythology charge this eerie ghost story.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft
“Newly independent readers with a penchant for true adventure will welcome these new entries [The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft and Rescue on the Outer Banks] in the On My Own History series.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s… View →
Cooking the Turkish Way
“These cookbooks feature recipes for such traditions fare as lamb kebabs, as well as lower-fat and vegetarian dishes. Introductory sections on each country’s culture and cuisine provide excellent material for school reports. Glossaries of exotic ingredients and… View →
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
“A beautifully illustrated, historical biography of an inspiring Jewish woman.”—Booklist View →
The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
“Fiery play action and the august presence of Ruth and Gehrig should keep boys’ interest blazing, but girls especially will relish vivid descriptions of Mitchell’s devilish pitching ability. Plenty of colored-pencil illustrations draw readers onto the diamond and… View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Adorably illustrated picture book.”—Lilith Magazine View →
“Striking color photographs of people from around the world illustrate each theme and generate a sense of connectedness across cultures.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
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 →