Reviews
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“An engaging introduction to a volume with a remarkable history.”—The Horn Book 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Bat-Chen Diaries
“I urge every parent out there to read this book with your kids…This is a must read.” 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 →
“These conversations reveal the mysteries hidden within the works in an engaging way that young readers will find enjoyable.” —VOYA View →
Shabbat Shalom, Grover!
“The perfect first Shabbat book for a Jewish toddler.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze 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 →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Adorably illustrated picture book.”—Lilith Magazine 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 →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Missing Kiddush Cup
“Strange things are happening at Lucy Chang’s family’s restaurant. False smoke alarms, mysterious noises, bad fortune cookies, and mice are driving customers away. Lucy desperately needs her best friend, Pinky Bloom, to solve this case before her parents sell the business and… View →
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
“A beautifully illustrated, historical biography of an inspiring Jewish woman.”—Booklist 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 →
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 →
Breathe: A Ghost Story
“Haunting imagery and fully realized supernatural mythology charge this eerie ghost story.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Pecos Bill
“Humor, richly colored. . . illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
John Henry
“Humor, richly colored. . . illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Calamity Jane
“Humor, richly colored. . . illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“These books [Beans, Potatos, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children.” — Science Books & Films View →
Benjamin and the Silver Goblet
“Flowing, textured illustrations in deep hues display the story’s drama and suspense.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Think Happy!
“This well-meaning book, illustrated with Carlson’s signature animals and bright colors and patterns, may prove useful to readers seeking emotional guidance.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Red, White & True Blue Mallory
“Lively writing and humorous illustrations will make readers happy to tag along on a class field trip to Washington, D.C.” —The Horn Book Guide View →