Reviews
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“A lovable rhyming tale of different wild animals invading a home each night of Hanukkah. A rollicking read-aloud and a treat for the eyes.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“This story is an excellent and rich addition to Jewish children’s literature.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Funeral Girl
“A courageous consideration of death and dying for teen readers, tackling the unanswerable and the unknowable.” —Mindy McGinnis, author of The Last Laugh and Be Not Far from Me View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“A relatable story about wanting to fit in and embracing individuality.”—The Horn Book View →
“Once again, Bob Raczka has approached the world of art in a unique and thought-provoking manner. . . Certainly visual art teachers can use this book to work with students in evaluating, comparing, and contrasting different styles of painting. However, of even greater potential is… View →
"This playful picture book takes young readers for a rollicking mail delivery ride as Fast and Snappy attempt to deliver a very important letter without being stopped by bad guys. President A. Blinkin arrives by train with a letter for Cactus Gulch. he then turns it over to the… View →
Wolf's Coming!
“This delightful tale…is just right for reading aloud….Students and teachers will clamor to check out this unexpected treat.”―Library Media Connection View →
“Teachers would find these books useful in social studies, international studies, and cultural studies. They are also useful in introducing biographies to younger readers.” —Library Media Connection View →
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The Tale of La Llorona: [A Mexican Folktale]
“Each retelling is designed to appeal to those children who may have high interest but lower reading levels.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Lovers of big machines will be attracted to lithe clear, color photographs of equipment and construction workers (Earthmovers in English) on the job.” —Library Media Connection View →
“These big, beautiful books can easily be used in elementary school libraries, but it would be a shame to deny older students the opportunity to have access to them. . . The action-filled photographs serve to make each of the animals real to the reader.” —Library… View →
Rhyme and PUNishment: Adventures in Wordplay
“The puns are in bold print and a different color than the rest of the text, and potentially unfamiliar words are explained at the bottom of the page. . . Sandy’s lighthearted cartoons add to the silliness, and make this a good choice for either browsers or for… View →
Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym?
“The bouncy lettering style enhances the whimsical rhymes and makes for yet another strong addition to collections of books about the English language.” —School Library Journal View →
“The information provided is in the historical context and makes relevant connections to the world we live in today. This series of books provides the beginning and advanced reader with solid information. These titles will be a source of information to be used in the classroom,… View →
Ben Franklin's Big Shock
“On My Own Science is an accessible, informative series for middle and upper elementary students. . . this series would be a beneficial addtion to most school libraries. . .” —Library Media Connection View →
Hunter's Heart
“This is a compelling coming-of-age story as Simon faces who he is becoming and makes some life-altering decision.” —Kliatt View →
Picture Perfect
“Readers will feel the tension mounting as Ian begins to piece together the reality he can no longer ignore, and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning.” —Kliatt View →
Can People Count on Me?: A Book about Responsibility
Using real-world scenarios, this series takes a concrete approach to explaining such things as how to deal with bullying, how to show others you care, and how to react responsibly to different social situations. View →
Escape from Pyramid X: Book 2
“Imagine directing your own story. . . what the characters will do, which direction to take, even how the story will end. This graphic novel series allows you to do just that.” —Library Media Connection View →
Battle Cry
“After reading this novel, students should have a very realistic picture of what life was like on the American frontier during this very volatile time period.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Government?
“Written for emergent readers, these titles explain the various aspects of government in simple terms.” —Library Media Connection View →
Not Enough Beds!: A Christmas Alphabet Book
“The brightly colored illustrations have a cartoon like, patchwork charm.” —School Library Journal View →
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
“This fast-paced, high-interest tale set in Nebraska is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Well-painted, realistic watercolors depict their struggle to find a safe haven and blend… View →