Reviews
Crafts to Make in the Fall
“Twenty-nine craft projects with autumn themes, including a school bus picture frame, a fall tree lapel pin, a soft sculpture pumpkin, a leaf-print banner, and a tree puppet that changes color. Two projects can also be used for Jewish holidays. . . The full-color drawings are… View →
Let's Celebrate Valentine's Day
“Each double-page spread in this introductory volume opens with a question, such as ‘Why Is Cupid a Valentine Symbol?’ to explain the origins and traditions of the holiday. . . The riddles, trivia, instructions on how to make a pop-up Valentine’s Day card, a… View →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
Recommended Reading Living History Little White Duck: A Childhood in China by Na Liu; illus. by Andres Vera Martinez (Graphic Universe, 2013) Gr 4-7-Each short chapter tells of a different aspect of Liu’s childhood in 1970s China: her parents’ grief at the View →
Cooking the East African Way
“Each well-organized and well-written book [Cooking the East African Way, Cooking the Mexican Way, and Cooking the French Way] now has a greater emphasis on low-fat and vegetarian recipes. These new titles will be useful for cultural and heritage school projects as well as fun… View →
Dandelions: Stars in the Grass
“The dandelion’s life is succinctly described in a rhyming verse accompanied by illustrations that could, by themselves, relate the life story of this remarkably ordinary plant. Teachers of young children could discuss a number of topics presented in the book: the seasons,… View →
Are You Ready for Spring?
“Vivid photographs accompany the text, with explanatory balloons to highlight certain points. . . The book has a lot of ‘kid appeal’ with its pictures and descriptions of mud puddles, rain, and flying kites. Changes in nature are subtly woven in with everyday… View →
Are You Ready for Fall?
“Vivid photographs accompany the text, with explanatory balloons to highlight certain points. . . The book has a lot of ‘kid appeal’ with its pictures and descriptions of mud puddles, rain, and flying kites. Changes in nature are subtly woven in with everyday… View →
"Mrs. Riley Bought Five Itchy Aardvarks" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing Science Facts
“This short (48 pages), well-written, often cleverly phrased, entertaining, humorous, engaging, colorfully illustrated book should be in every school and public library.” —Science Books & Films View →
Plants and the Environment
“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.” —Science Books & Films View →
Animals and the Environment
“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.” —Science Books & Films View →
People and the Environment
“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.” —Science Books & Films View →
Rooftop Astronomer: A Story about Maria Mitchell
“. . .sure to hold a young reader’s attention.” —Science Books & Films View →
Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
“Walker’s excellent book, written for elementary school children, describes fossils, explains the importance of fossil hunting, and discusses Anning’s role as a leading English collector. This book contains a chronology and a bibliography and belongs in every… View →
Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist
“This book about an African-American who lived during the time of the American revolution is a noteworthy contribution to literature than can stimulate interest in practical science and science careers for children of all colors.” —Science Books & View →
Los dinosaurios más mortíferos (The Deadliest Dinosaurs)
“The Spanish translation is accurate and accessible; and the appealing illustrations complement the texts well, introducing the facts in an accessible, fun way. . . Recommended for all libraries.” —Críticas View →
Gigantes marinos de la época de los dinosaurios (Sea Giants of Dinosaur Time)
“The Spanish translation is accurate and accessible; and the appealing illustrations complement the texts well, introducing the facts in an accessible, fun way. . . Recommended for all libraries.” —Críticas View →
A clases otra vez, Mallory (Back to School, Mallory)
“Friedman’s engaging writing style makes for enjoyable reading and, despite Mallory’s problems, there is a foundation of happiness within the novel that encourages readers and makes them want to hear more of the child’s story.” … View →
Sammy Spider's First Tu B'Shevat
“. . .a gentle celebration of the seasons, and a warm introduction to the holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees. . . colorful handmade papers and inventive papercuts are a bright and charming complement to the text.” —Dayton Jewish… View →
“. . .a cute little book. . . The photos here are delightful (the best show the children laughing), and the text is simple and sweet.” —Detroit Jewish News View →
Where Do People Go When They Die?
“. . .a beautiful book that will comfort both children and parents. . . What graceful writing – and on such a difficult subject. The illustrations are charming, thoughtful and inviting.” —Detroit Jewish News View →