Reviews
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“In this energetically illustrated celebration of Shabbat, besneakered Bubbe and her expressive pooch, Bart, round up rogue matzoh balls magically careening around the room. Their preparatory frenzy settles into a calm family holiday, perfect for… View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
A charming story in simple language that will delight very young children readers…If looking for a new Hanukkah book, this one will surely please the Read-Aloud crowd."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
It's Seder Time!
“This extremely child-friendly book will be welcome in Jewish homes, classrooms, and libraries.” View →
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
“An additional purchase for collections where Hanukkah stories are popular.” – School Library Journal View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“An excellent introduction to young children about the consequences of their actions and how those deeds may affect others.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Violin of Hope
“…this is an uplifting and inspiring tale.” – Booklist View →
A Box of Butterflies
“Thoughtful, charming, entertaining, unique, and thoroughly “kid friendly…”—Midwest Book Review View →
GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
“Rayne offers an empowering, thorough, and inclusive guide to sexuality for ‘older teenagers who identify as female.’ . . . Rayne’s book is notable for the breadth and depth of its discussions; readers seeking advice on or knowledge about virtually any aspect of… View →
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“. . . Torah is perfect for children who show an interest in space exploration and how they, as humans, fit into our remarkable galaxy. . . . Space Torah should be considered for Sydney Taylor recognition.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“Bubbe and Bart’s Matzoh Ball Mayhem is a delightful read-aloud selection for children ages three to eight . . . . Recommended.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
She's a Mensch!: Jewish Women Who Rocked the World
“The book is beautifully presented.”—San Diego Jewish Book World View →
“Along with Noah, youngsters will learn all about the mezuzah, and how it helped turn a house…into a home….A warm, charming story, with very appealing, wonderfully detailed illustrations.” View →
Lots of Latkes: A Hanukkah Story
“It’s a warm story for a cold Chanukah winter’s night, perfect to read to pre-schoolers and early elementary children, perhaps after lighting the menorah and before the latkes.” View →
“It’s a charming story that will engage small children as they anticipate what happens to the cake, and the sukkah.” View →
“Young children will easily see themselves in these photos and they remind a parent of all the pleasure that comes when youngsters are part of the holiday celebrations.” View →
The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
“Children will be captivated by the attractive pictures of the Ziz and will love listening to the tale, one that lends itself to reading aloud.” View →
Yom Kippur: A Family Service
“Stories, songs, activities convey both the holiday spirit and significance of these High Holy Days…to young and old together, tying in the synagogue services with service and family celebration at home.” View →
Tizzy the Dizzy Dreidel
This colorful tale is a fun addition to the extensive collection of Hanukkah stories to be enjoyed by young children."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Lily Blue Riding Hood: A Purim Story
“A lively and entertaining addition to books for the Purim holiday.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“An upbeat addition to the growing selection of Hanukkah stories, this will be a useful choice for story times and reading at home.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
A World of Knowing: A Story about Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
“. . .a very well-written, easy to understand biography.” —Christian Library Journal View →
Bears at the Beach: Counting 10 to 20
“Long outshadowed in the counting-book genre by their single-digit predecessors, numerals 10 through 20 get their day in the sun when 11 friendly-looking, swimsuit-clad bears turn a trip to the beach into a numbers game. Yektai. . . debuts as an illustrator in this clever… View →
“. . .vivid, breathtaking, and provacative photos. . . the books [A Walk in the Deciduous Forest, A Walk in the Desert, A Walk in the Prairie, and A Walk in the Rain Forest] are beautiful, fascinating, and informative.” —Children’s Book and… View →
Duct Tape Purim
“Useful to spark the imaginations of young crafters who may not be ready for Pinterest and who want to be independent in creating their Purim costumes.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →