Reviews
“An outstanding conclusion to an exceptional series: a suspenseful, mesmerizing book that you just can’t put down until the last page.” —Wands and Worlds View →
“The color photographs of a preschool class making challah will warm the heart of anyone who picks up this charming book.” —Washington Jewish Week View →
The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
“The very complicated lessons of atonement and forgiveness on Yom Kippur are introduced to children in a warm and humorous story.” —Washington Jewish Week View →
Rainbow Candles: A Hanukkah Counting Book
“A delightful colorful board book. . . It has a catchy counting rhyme. . . I know this charming book will brighten my one-year-old grandson’s holiday.” —Washington Jewish Week View →
The Purim Surprise
“This book—a celebration of tradition, community and welcoming the unexpected—is further refreshing because of its exclusive focus on mother and daughter, allowing access to children with both traditional and non-traditional families.” View →
The Mouse in the Matzah Factory
“This tale is simple and educational, offering a new perspective on Passover…[illustrations] are clean, light, and wonderfully optimistic.” View →
The Sounds of My Jewish Year
“This book is one that children will demand to ‘read’ again and again.” View →
Things That Shimmer
“This is a well-written and thoughtful coming-of-age novel suitable for public libraries, synagogue libraries, and school libraries.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries View →
Happy Purim, Grover!
“The book is engaging and captivating and, therefore, suitable for young children…This short and educational overview with simple narration is a welcome addition to both public and Jewish libraries.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries View →
Raven Quest
“An abundant amount of nail-biting action make this book highly readable book a worthwhile addition to any library’s fantasy section.” —VOYA View →
Rebecca's Prayer for President Lincoln
“This book for children ages 5-9 tells of a Jewish family whose father lost a hand fighting for the Union in the Civil War, referencing the story of Jews having been slaves in Egypt to connect with the father explaining that he had a moral imperative to free African-Americans from… View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“The focus of this book emphasizes not the Jewish but the universal significance of this artwork… This title is recommended for Jewish libraries and public libraries in communities with Jewish populations.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries View →
Mazal Bueno!
“The board book should be in synagogue and preschool libraries.” - Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Congregants are happily active in religious and social activities at their shul which lovingly embraces old people, young people and their imaginary monsters. The volume is recommended for religious school libraries for its super PR about synagogue membership.” –… View →
“Miller lucidly explains the evolution of computer art techniques and technology, from the development of the first crude computer-generated geometric images to the use of digital makeup and matte painting in films, video games, advertising, and comic books. The author is… View →
Hanukkah Moon
Isobel is going to spend Hanukkah with her aunt Luisa. She is a little worried because her aunt has only just come from Mexico and Isobel wonders if her aunt will know ―how we celebrate Hanukkah here.‖ Her father tells his daughter that at Aunt Luisa’s house she will get to celebrate the View →
The Flyer Flew!: The Invention of the Airplane
“Young readers will be intrigued. . .” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
“This new series, written in partnership with USA Today, provides colorful, fact-filled biographies targeted for upper elementary and middle school students.” —VOYA View →
"This new series, written in partnership with USA Today, provides colorful, fact-filled biographies targeted for upper elementary and middle school students." —VOYA View →
A Hanukkah with Mazel
“The old-world charm of the drawings combines harmoniously with the holiday tale emphasizing the power of kindness and compassion.” –The Washington Post View →
Sammy Spider's First Purim
“…Stunning artwork by Katherine Janus Kahn. [This book is] clear, engaging, and informative without being stuffy. Very kid-friendly.” View →
“For readers looking for something imaginative and distinctive, Silver City will not disappoint.” — School Library Journal View →
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species
STEM Tuesday All About Conservation—Book List Scientists have said that we are experiencing the 6th great mass extinction in the history of our planet. WOW, that’s scary, especially for kids! But, thankfully, we have View →
Everybody Cooks Rice
“Nifty neighborhood, Nifty book” —The New York Times Book Review View →