Reviews
Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation
“Sileo’s uncomplicated couplets and Keay’s friendly art pointedly convey to readers how meditation might help them find peace and quiet amid their own emotions.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt
“The book’s descriptions of the actions taken by Jones and others over a long time, with government and society against them, show readers what a struggle it was to gain compassion for victims of AIDS. Foregrounding this struggle is Jones’ experiences of… View →
Accordionly: Abuelo and Opa Make Music
“Genhart pulls from his own childhood growing up in bicultural family in this cheery picture book, which tells of a young boy and how the accordion brought his family together . . . . Music is the universal language . . . . Great for reading aloud and featuring bright, energetic… View →
Ani's Light
“This evocative and wise picture book, written by a psychology professor from India, is for children struggling to cope with the medical treatment of a parent. . . . [W]hen Ani’s gravely ill-looking mother returns from the hospital, light envelopes them both, and her advice… View →
Papa, Daddy, and Riley
“A little girl with two dads confronts homophobia. . . . Sweet if not groundbreaking.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Accordionly: Abuelo and Opa Make Music
“This is a reassuring story, emphasizing that though we may be different we can find common ground, an especially important message for multiracial/multiethnic children who can often feel pulled between competing identities.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
All the Feelings under the Sun: How to Deal with Climate Change
“Learning about climate change can arouse all kinds of feelings, but there are ways to cope with them and to use them productively . . . . Includes numerous exercises designed to help kids recognize their feelings and “build emotional resilience.” . . . Concepts like eco-grief,… View →
Ani's Light
“Singh and Prabhat combine forces for an unflinchingly honest yet soothing book about a child and his mother’s illness . . . . [I]ncludes an author’s note that stresses the importance of honesty in the face of difficult situations, from illness to divorce to death. . . . A hopeful, View →
All the Pieces: When a Loved One Dies from Substance Use
“Help navigating the complex emotions born of a loved one’s overdose. . . . All the Pieces offers a story that helps readers ages four to eight see the parts of this puzzle in an integrated whole. It’s written by Hallie Riggs, a licensed clinical social worker… View →
Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation
“Through this engaging introduction to the benefits of practicing meditation, children and adults will learn how to focus emotions and relieve stress and anxiety . . .”—Foreword Reviews View →
Senses in the City
“Both an exciting celebration of city life and a show-and-tell about the five senses, this photo-essay will draw even very young children.” —Booklist View →
A Temperate Forest Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in North America
“It’s no coincidence that the food ‘chain’ bordering most of the interior spreads resembles a game board. In fact, each volume in the Follow That Food Chain series is organized like a nonfiction choose-your-own adventure game. . . most will enjoy this unique… View →
Jodie's Hanukkah Dig
“Levine, author of the middle-grade novel Running on Eggs (1999), writes knowledgeably about the details of archaeological work, including the thrill of discovery, the backbreaking work of digging in the hot sun, and its importance to the historical record. Topaz’s View →
Mendel's Accordion
“…[the] simple, powerful rhythm…and the clear line-and-watercolor pictures in folk-art style show and tell a story about the cultural riches that immigrants brought with them to America, and their connections with kids today.” View →
The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story
“Part survival adventure, part searing history, and part discovery story…there’s no denying the power of [this amazing account]…” View →
Passover Around the World
“In casual prose and full-page, handsome paintings, this accessible title will encourage families to talk about the diverse traditions and connections.” View →
Grandpa And Me on Tu B'Shevat
“A good choice for read-alouds about the celebration.” View →
“The clash of their opposing viewpoints makes the book a good starting place for discussing the difference between needs and wants.” —Booklist View →
Afikotective
“Lightheartedly told…warm and inviting.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Ruth First Never Backed Down
“This is a powerful and important book about an ordinary Jewish woman taking extraordinary risks to speak out against apartheid. Her courage is an inspiration, one that is steeped in Jewish values. Highly recommend.”―Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Happy Purim, Grover!
“A perfect Purim board book for Jewish toddlers.”—The Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
My Family Haggadah
“A wonderful colorful story about how to celebrate Passover for very young children.”―Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database View →
Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
“A welcome addition to all library collections.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Prisoner for Liberty
“This inspiring, personal story will help draw early readers into U.S. history.” —Booklist View →