Reviews
Things to Make for Your Doll
“Young doll owners will be pleased with this portfolio of instructions to make accessories and very simple no-sew doll clothes. The twenty projects (adaptable for any size doll) include jewelry, a bathing suit made from a sock, and clothes hangers. . .” … View →
How Not to Be a Dick: An Everyday Etiquette Guide
“Doherty fires absurd twenty-first-century zingers that happen to be really, really, really funny.”—starred, Booklist View →
“The heroine of this charming, gently subversive graphic memoir loves Little League and hates dresses, so what does she grow up to be? Gloriously herself.”—People Magazine View →
“One of the most important insights—hard won after over a decade of searching for something about herself to love—that Liz gains is that gender can be identified on one’s own terms: girl doesn’t have to equal cheerleader.”—The Bulletin of the Center for… View →
Regine's Book: A Teen Girl's Last Words
“®eaders will find themselves rooting for Regine until the end.”—School Library Journal View →
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
“History has never been so much fun.”—School Library Journal View →
Book of Styling: An Insider's Guide to Creating Your Own Look
“Our fave tip: ‘Follow the rule of Accessory Three: no more than three types of accessories at any one time. You’ve probably seen the head-to-toe bauble look, but that easily can make you resemble a Christmas tree loaded down with ornaments.’’—People… View →
Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing
“Part history, part fashion adviser, part shopping manual, and all fun.” –School Library Journal View →
Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense
“Mucha’s loose, comic strip inspired style perfectly renders short, snarky stories that paint a true picture of the bizarre world of high school.”—School Library Journal View →
Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change
“With an attractive package, Burton’s volume is full of good practical advice about teen relationships that will keep girls (and even boys) interested.”—School Library Journal View →
Not So Shy
“At times comical and at times emotional…this heartwarming novel would be an asset to both public and Jewish libraries.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Captures the beauty and diversity of Israel. Librarians and teachers will want to include this book in units about Israel and nature and may take inspiration for a local nature walk.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Jewish Mindfulness for Kids
“The exercises are creative and beautifully exemplify the Jewish concept of Yishuv Ha Da’at—more than mindfulness, creating a connection and harmony to calm oneself. Carrossine’s illustrations bring these exercises to life.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Counting on Shabbat
“A lovely little rhyming poem celebrating the weekly Shabbat preparations.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
My Family Haggadah
“Recommended for preschoolers and their families.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Rebecca's Journey Home
“…[the story] tackles the complexity of racial, cultural, and ethnic identity within a warm, reassuring family unit…Its messages about unconditional love and the beauty of diversity will console both adopted and biological children alike.” View →
Sammy Spider's First Bar Mitzvah
“Sammy, the cute, curious spider in this long-running series, has celebrated all of the Jewish holidays, gone to school with Josh Shapiro, learned about Jewish values, and traveled to Israel. In this installment, he sneaks into Mr. Shapiro’s tallit bag (the small, zippered velvet… View →
No Rules for Michael
“The colorful illustrations are warm and friendly.” View →
Matzah Ball: A Passover Story
“Bold, detailed watercolors perfectly complement the text’s realistic language and emotions…this will be a hit with sports lovers and anyone seeking an added dimension to a holiday story.” View →
It's Purim Time!
“…offers an attractive, appealing introduction to a holiday that children love to celebrate.” View →
Where Do People Go When They Die?
“Haas’s muted watercolor illustrations help set the tone for this meaningful much-needed book on a universal topic." View →
The Boy from Seville
Manuel, 11, and his family are conversos—Jews who have nominally converted to Christianity—in 17th-century Spain. They have fled harsh discrimination in Portugal, but their lives are still shrouded in fear and suspi-cion. When Manuel’s teacher intercedes, the boy is allowed to join View →
Sammy Spider's First Shavuot
In this addition to the series, Sammy the spider learns about Shavuot, which “celebrates the time when God gave the Torah to Moses.” He watches as the Shapiro family makes blintzes and reads parts of a small Torah scroll. The brightly colored paper-collage illustrations have… View →
Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride
2—In 1892, Ari is selected to engineer the first train between Jaffa and Jerusalem. Filled with pride, he boasts to his friends and neglects to say goodbye to them before he sets off. As the train stops to collect the neces-sary items to celebrate the Jewish New Year—apples, honey, round View →