Reviews
A Style All Her Own
“Whimsical illustrations full of splashes of color give this picture book a bright and cheerful feel.” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
A Head Full of Notions: A Story about Robert Fulton
“An informative and enjoyable introductory biography.” —School Library Journal View →
Stateswoman to the World: A Story about Eleanor Roosevelt
“. . .an effective, informative biography about an impressive, inspirational woman.” —School Library Journal View →
Juneteenth
“The description of slavery is brave in its honesty, difficult to read but necessary to understand. . . Realistic paintings in vibrant colors illustrate these easy readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Danger at the Breaker
“In simple yet never condescending prose, Welch relates the compelling story of a young boy’s first day at work in the Pennsylvania coal mines of the 1880s. . . The author brings a new (and welcome) level of realism to the easy-reader format.” —… View →
Hanukkah Moon
The monthly Sephardic Jewish celebration of the new moon, or Rosh Hodesh, which always falls during the eight days of Chanukah is cheerfully highlighted in this unusual holiday offering. A young girl spends a couple of nights with her aunt who “just moved here from Mexico”… View →
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
“. . .The tale stands alone as an exciting account of a young girls’s courage. The vivid wather color paintings are highly effective. . . All in all, one of the best historical beginning- to-reads—a refreshing cold blast of salty real life.” … View →
Fire at the Triangle Factory
“Littlefield relates the historical events through these likeable characters with whom youngsters will easily identify. . . The colorful illustrations complement the text and follow the story nicely.” —School Library Journal View →
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
“. . .informative and straightforward. An inspirational book about a woman usually overlooked in biographies for this age group.” —School Library Journal View →
Chinese New Year
“On nearly every page, illustrations depict people of all ages preparing for and celebrating Chinese New Year.” —Booklist View →
From Clay to Bricks
“This photo-essay in the Start to Finish series follows the step-by-step process used to manufacture bricks. Plenty of full-color, action-packed photographs are included.” —Book Links View →
Written Anything Good Lately?
“. . .it’s easy to see how children could use this friendly book to brainstorm their own list of writing genres, or try their hands at creative fables, greeting cards, haiku, journals, and more.” —Book Links View →
Washington Is Burning
“Notable for telling a historical event from the viewpoint of a slave. . . realistic paintings in vibrant colors illustrate these easy readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Writer of the Plains: A Story about Willa Cather
“The lively narrative is clear and concise and the storylike tone of the text will sustain the attention of readers. Attractive charcoal pencil drawings appear throughout.” —School Library Journal View →
Hanukkah Hippity-Hop
“A clever and entertaining story that will brighten library shelves during the Hanukkah season.”—School Library Journal View →
“Markle knows how to find just the right balance of facts for her intended audience and has selected shinning, full-color photographs to complement her texts. . . These books offer an outstanding combination of fascinating texts and informative, appealing photos.” … View →
Buttons for General Washington
“. . . Subtly hued watercolors add an old-fashioned ambience and draw on the suspense of the story.” —Booklist View →
Dian Fossey and the Mountain Gorillas
“A worthwhile On My Own Biography with a simple text and colorful illustrations that should appeal to younger readers.” —Appraisal View →
Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam
“In this unique retelling of the classic ‘Brothers’ legend, the title characters are two women – one Jewish, one Muslim—living side-by side in Jerusalem. The women work together harvesting dates, and often share meals. They practice their faiths, which the book… View →
Nightmare on Zombie Island: Book 5
“Young readers will devour every page and follow the chain of events leading to each scene of happy or horrible ending. Don’t miss out on these excellent titles – they’re great for getting children who ‘hate reading’ to change their mind.”… View →
Captured by Pirates: Book 1
“Pirates allows readers to control where the story goes, using both fairly lengthy prose and comic-book-style pages to move it along. The medium works well with the second-person narration, and Witt’s illustrations provide an excellent reflection of the tone… View →
“. . .the text is spare, elemental, and without a preachy word.” —Booklist View →
Sammy Spider's Shabbat Fun Book
“…a fun and innovative introduction to the Jewish practice of Shabbat. Sammy Spider’s Shabbat Fun Book is very highly recommended as a fun learning tool about this Jewish celebration event.” View →
