Reviews
Millie's Marvellous Hat
“Whimsy drives both the text and airy watercolor art of Kitamura’s (The Young Inferno) story of a girl with a creative and colorful imagination. . . A cheerful tribute to a determined and optimistic imagination.” —Publishers… View →
The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story
“At once sobering and uplifting, this is an astounding story of survival, powerfully told.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“The man who became Rabbi Akiva, a famous Jewish sage who lived during the first and second centuries C.E., started life as an illiterate shepherd. But his wife, Rachel, who married him despite her rich father’s objections, ‘knew that a man with such goodness in his heart,… View →
“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →
Magnificent Monarchs
“[T]his title contains colorful, realistic illustrations that keep step with the simple, sometimes rhyming text. Three pages of more detailed data about monarchs and their complex lives, the addresses of butterfly societies, and a list of Web sites to explore are included. . .… View →
It's Summer!
“. . . Cut-paper artwork, hand-painted, textured, and layered, produces a stunning effect.” —School Library Journal View →
"In an outlandish combination of pourquoi and tall tale, Schnetzler takes readers on a rip-roaring, hilarious adventure." —School Library Journal View →
“The author beautifully melds a tale of the fantastic and the mundane. The everyday concerns of the average fourteen-year-old merge seamlessly with the fantasy otherworld of angelic spirits. The underlying ethical dilemmas that the characters face enhance the story and enable the… View →
“McNish is good at creating likeable characters and exciting situations. Even the starving Roar (and her children) has personality and motivations. If teens liked the first book, the will want to read the second in the series.” —VOYA View →
“The intriguing premise, the dramative sense of horror, and the unanswered questions will nonetheless ensure that readers return for the next in the series.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“A well written book like Clever Raccoons is a valuable resource that teachers can use to generate other additional activities.” —Science and Children View →
“An excellent teaching tool, attractively updated to appeal to today’s more design-conscious kids, this is a must-have for early childhood teachers…and a solid choice for Jewish families.” View →
“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →
Emergency!
“A potent combination of timely subject matter and a bright, upbeat presentation of vehicular heroes in action.” —Publishers Weekly View →
“Colorful photographs of animals, maps, and diagrams accompany the easy-to-read text in this series for beginning readers. Children of all ages will enjoy the brilliant photos; however, younger readers will benefit the most from this outstanding series.” — Library View →
“The book makes teaching the Ten Commandments to young children effortless and effective….perfect for use both at home and in the classroom.” View →
Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable
“Anyone who has ever celebrated a family holiday in which food is a key component will appreciate this clever picture book.” —School Library Journal View →
Dinosaur on Shabbat
“This Book is the best of the series and will be heavily used by teachers in Jewish preschools.” — School Library Journal View →
“On one level, this is a British school story, with cliques and bullies, but McNish goes further; his real accomplishment is melding the gritty ordinariness of everyday happenings with the magnificence of angels. For this, he needed the skills of a conductor, knowing when to play… View →
“His vivid, often lyrical prose will engage readers, and his tantalizing conclusion hints at an enemy and a confrontation of massive scale that seem to pave the way for future titles.” —Booklist View →
“McNish’s suspenseful, fast-paced novel immerses readers in an inventive world featuring distinctly drawn characters and a graceful blending of realism and occasionally spooky fantasy. . . will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next episode.” —Booklist View →
“This is a wonderful little book for young readers.” —Appraisal View →