Reviews
Mallory on the Move
“Spinning a spry variation on a familiar theme, Friedman launches a series starring a spunky eight-year-old who is not happy about her family’s impending move. Readers will find her [Mallory] and Joey likable characters, worth revisiting.” … View →
Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova
“Clearly written and upbeat, this sensitive portrayal will inspire young readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“A visually pleasing title with plenty of clear, colorful photographs of the biome’s flora and fauna throughout the year.” —School Library Journal View →
Stars and Galaxies
“These exceptional books on astronomy take the reader far beyond the simpler intermediate series that are popular with younger readers. . . chock full of stunning photographs and illustrations. . . written clearly and concisely. . . a valuable resource for students who need… View →
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
“These exceptional books on astronomy take the reader far beyond the simpler intermediate series that are popular with younger readers. . . chock full of stunning photographs and illustrations. . . written clearly and concisely. . . a valuable resource for students who need… View →
The Country Artist: A Story about Beatrix Potter
“An excellent portrait . . . of a woman who was terribly restricted by her times and by her parents.” —Through the Looking Glass View →
A Style All Her Own
“Whimsical illustrations full of splashes of color give this picture book a bright and cheerful feel.” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“A worthwhile addition for any library looking to expand picture book content on powerful women.”—School Library Journal View →
A Head Full of Notions: A Story about Robert Fulton
“An informative and enjoyable introductory biography.” —School Library Journal View →
The Bat-Chen Diaries
“Bat-Chen’s writings depict a truth and honesty that is as constant, heart-felt, sincere and hopeful as her desire for peace and her love for her family, friends and the ‘sacred splendor of Jerusalem.’” View →
My First Hebrew Word Book
“…lively, engaging and completely in tune with both the interest and the developmental stages of young children. Hurrah for My First Hebrew Word Book!” View →
No Rules for Michael
“No Rules for Michael is illustrated in bright cheerful colours. Preschool is a happy place where facial expressions tell their own story. In all, a charming picture storybook.” View →
Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable
“A funny, cumulative story replete with ingredients kids know will be yucky, refrains they will love to act out and colourful, energetic pictures that make Too Many Cooks a welcome addition to Jewish storytelling for young children.” View →
Stateswoman to the World: A Story about Eleanor Roosevelt
“. . .an effective, informative biography about an impressive, inspirational woman.” —School Library Journal View →
Juneteenth
“The description of slavery is brave in its honesty, difficult to read but necessary to understand. . . Realistic paintings in vibrant colors illustrate these easy readers.” —School Library Journal View →
It's Hanukkah Time!
“Coloured photographs of radiant faces, intense concentration, the fun of doing, the joy of achieving, the special love between grandchildren and grandparents—all that and more make It’s Hanukkah Time! a perfect book for preschoolers.” View →
Danger at the Breaker
“In simple yet never condescending prose, Welch relates the compelling story of a young boy’s first day at work in the Pennsylvania coal mines of the 1880s. . . The author brings a new (and welcome) level of realism to the easy-reader format.” —… View →
Hanukkah Moon
The monthly Sephardic Jewish celebration of the new moon, or Rosh Hodesh, which always falls during the eight days of Chanukah is cheerfully highlighted in this unusual holiday offering. A young girl spends a couple of nights with her aunt who “just moved here from Mexico”… View →
Rosh Hashanah: A Family Service
“Whether these books are used for family services or as checklists for discussing the High Holidays with young children, they are a welcome, thought-provoking addition to the Jewish Kid Lit.” View →
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
“. . .The tale stands alone as an exciting account of a young girls’s courage. The vivid wather color paintings are highly effective. . . All in all, one of the best historical beginning- to-reads—a refreshing cold blast of salty real life.” … View →
Fire at the Triangle Factory
“Littlefield relates the historical events through these likeable characters with whom youngsters will easily identify. . . The colorful illustrations complement the text and follow the story nicely.” —School Library Journal View →
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
“. . .informative and straightforward. An inspirational book about a woman usually overlooked in biographies for this age group.” —School Library Journal View →