Reviews
Shanghai Sukkah
“this heartwarming story of cultural exchange, closing with a note about the Jewish refugee population in Shanghai, is well suited to classroom use.” — Booklist View →
Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise
“References to King Antiochus, panettone, lasagna, and latkes are seamlessly woven into the story, and young readers will readily absorb new information along with affirmations of tolerance and acceptance. Illustrations in muted warm colors create a cozy feel and help make this a… View →
My Name is Aviva
“Newman’s gentle, empathetic story warmly addresses the difficulties faced by kids saddled with unusual names.” — Booklist Online View →
Writing Fantastic Fiction
“Clearly presented and with a colorful design, this will work very well for middle graders, but the advice is so good, older kids will find it extremely helpful as well. An especially inviting way to step into writing.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“This companion to No Crystal Stair (2012) introduces younger readers to Nelson’s great uncle, Lewis Michaux Sr., owner of Harlem’s National Memorial African Bookstore. . . . [T]his moving tribute should be a welcome addition to almost any… View →
Ebola: Fears and Facts
“Newman’s level-headed, clearly written title, which reads like a well-researched and in-depth journal article, covers many aspects of the disease. . . . Incredibly up-to-date, sobering, and sensibly written, this multidisciplinary approach to a timely, important topic will… View →
Learning about South America
“A quick, solid introduction to one of our southern neighbors.”—Booklist View →
Dinosaurs Rule
“The book’s tone and layout are inviting, utilizing quick-fact boxes, conversational asides, and dynamic digital illustrations. . . . Kids will . . . enjoy browsing this volume.”—Booklist View →
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
“Told in an engaging manner, the tamarin rescue story is enhanced by large, brilliant photos that appear on every page. From its endearing cover image onward, the book encourages readers to learn about this little-known species and care about its future.”—Booklist View →
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
“A unique, display-ready volume of great allure and pleasure.”—starred, Booklist View →
Tamar's Sukkah
“One by one, Tamar gathers other kids from the neighborhood, each a little older than the last, to add more things to the sukkah. But the thing that makes it just right? When it’s full of friends!” — Booklist Online View →
Slug Needs a Hug!
“Cartoonish, watercolor art and bouncy, lively rhymes make for a droll, entertaining tale. With a positive, supportive message, and a raucous delivery, this one will make storytime shine.”—Booklist View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“Even readers familiar with The Nutcracker will probably learn a good deal from this engaging picture book. Bravo! Brava!”—starred, Booklist View →
The Way Back from Broken
“With a cast of diverse well-rounded characters, poignant relationships that never become schmaltzy, and a compelling high-stakes adventure, this vivid, moving exploration of grief and recovery hits all the right notes.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Anatomy of Curiosity
“For these authors’ many fans, the true-to-form stories will deliver and delight. For budding writers, the insight into the creation and editing processes is even more valuable. . . . Each of these authors draws a crowd on her own; together they are… View →
Either the Beginning or the End of the World
“With evocative language and imagery, and a wandering, internal narrative, this quiet novel examines the intersections of love and war in a family’s history.”—Booklist View →
First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson
“[A] sympathetic glimpse into the hardships and prejudice faced by Henson both on and off the polar ice. . . . [T]he highly stylized imagery, some of which is borrowed from Inuit art, adds a supernatural element, escalating the menace of the polar landscape.”—Booklist View →
“Hosford’s cast of characters and unique culinary approach make for an enjoyable, coherent collection. Kawa’s detailed illustrations steal the show, injecting a wild sort of energy into the proceedings.”—Booklist View →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
“[A] fascinating glimpse into how archaeologists piece together the past . . . this account provides a vivid description of both the eighteenth-century slave experience and the field of archaeology.”—Booklist View →
“®eaders will soon be caught up in the awkward, cheerful, pompous world of Hamster and his buddies.”—Booklist View →
Smart and Spineless: Exploring Invertebrate Intelligence
“Lucid and well organized, the writing grips readers with a combination of facts and related narrative accounts of scientists at work. . . . A fascinating book for science fans.”—starred, Booklist View →
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game
“This book offers a slice of history and an inspiring portrait in courage . . . [An] exciting account of a landmark game played ahead of its time.”—starred, Booklist View →
Out of Darkness
“Elegant prose and gently escalating action will leave readers gasping for breath at the tragic climax and moving conclusion.”—Booklist View →
Dino-Swimming
“Fans of the other books will find much of the same here. . . . The energetic, brightly colored illustrations feature stylized dinosaurs with enough authenticity that little dinosaur experts will be appeased.”—Booklist View →