Reviews
Paper Airplanes: Models to Build and Fly
“The book is handsomely designed and the projects are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Pull Ahead Book Series. These small, square books discuss each animal’s habits and characteristics, how they find food, and how they raise their young. The limited text and many photos work well together, and though the books are very brief, each provides an adequate… View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“The focus of this book emphasizes not the Jewish but the universal significance of this artwork… This title is recommended for Jewish libraries and public libraries in communities with Jewish populations.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries View →
Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
“. . .the message that Israel is not on the list of forbidden destinations is a positive one in my book, and it’s especially encouraging to know that this is Sammy’s ‘first’ foray in the Middle East.” —The Jerusalem… View →
Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers
“Designed as a first prayer book for young children, this beautifully illustrated work in delicate watercolors is presented in simple Hebrew, phonetic transliteration, and English. . . Sitting with a child and saying these prayers can be a very special experience.” … View →
Sammy Spider's First Purim
“Sammy should be a regular in your home by now.” —Washington Jewish Week View →
Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
“. . .a breath of fresh air. These days, when all talk of Israel and the Middle East is muddled and dark, this book is a light and sweet view of Israel through the eyes of a tourist.” —Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
“. . .delightful board book for the very young. . .a parent/child learning tool for both teaching colors and imparting holiday information.” —Women’s League Outlook View →
Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild About Polar Life
“In addition to ideas for many other projects that enhance lessons related to polar life, Ross included instructions for making a bottled aurora, in this title from the Kids Who Are Wild series.” —Book Links View →
Butternut Hollow Pond
“Heinz introduces readers to the drama of nature in this day-in-the-life look at Butternut Hollow Pond, where hunters become hunted and creatures all play a part in a complex, interdependent life cycle. Water striders, dragonflies, mallard ducks, snapping turtles, and many other… View →
Mazal Bueno!
“The board book should be in synagogue and preschool libraries.” - Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Where Do People Go When They Die?
“. . .meant to be a resource, both for professionals and lay-people, for teachers and parents. What I really appreciate about this book is that each of the answers to the questions stand next to the other, allowing the reader to understand that there are many valid answers and… View →
Buttons for General Washington
“John Darragh is a fourteen-year-old Quaker who becomes a spy for the Revolutionary Army. . . Children will enjoy reading this story of the Revolutionary America on their own.” — Yellow Brick Road View →
Nathan of Yesteryear and Michael of Today
“Michael is a typical 11-year-old boy in modern times and Nathan is a typical boy in the 1880s. The intriguing compare/contrast narrative of their daily lives in the same place, different times is a fine model for writing projects in the Social Studies.” … View →
The Action of Subtraction
“This engaging romp through numbers is a lively exploration of subtraction and an irrepressible invitation to play.” —Yellow Brick Road View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Congregants are happily active in religious and social activities at their shul which lovingly embraces old people, young people and their imaginary monsters. The volume is recommended for religious school libraries for its super PR about synagogue membership.” –… View →
Green Beans
“This delightful read-aloud shows what happens when Gramma leaves her reluctant garden in the care of her green-thumbed granddaughter.” —Book Links View →
Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad
“The author ably conveys the danger not only for those traveling on the Underground Railroad but also for those aiding the fugitives.” —Book Links View →
Count Your Way through China
“Bright watercolor illustrations and simple explanations make this an informative book for young readers.” —Book Links View →
Chinese New Year
“This illustrated introduction from the On My Own Holidays series presents the history and customs of the holiday in a chatty, first-person narrative.” —Book Links View →
Margaret Bourke-White
“This is a good introduction to Bourke-White’s successful career as she exposed human tragedy to the world.” —Book Links View →
Nature's Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse
“This clever combination of poetry and art appreciation presents a year’s worth of verses that describe the colors of the seasons.” —Book Links View →
Everybody Brings Noodles
“Carrie organizes a Fourth of July block party for her culturally diverse neighborhood and discovers that all of her neighbors plan to bring her favorite food – noodles – to the party. Handsome illustrations and recipes for a variety of pasta dishes accompany the… View →