Reviews
The Numbers of My Jewish Year
“Part of the Very First Board Book series, this is a welcome addition to its companion board books, each delivering a basic concept in a holiday framework for the preschool crowd.” View →
“The illustrations are adorable, beautifully complementing the rhyming text…I highly recommend this book for preschool to grade 3 and everyone who has grandparents!” View →
Lots of Latkes: A Hanukkah Story
“The pleasant picture book communicates the joy of celebrating with friends.” View →
It's Hanukkah Time!
“This is an appealing and child-friendly book that will be welcome in Jewish early childhood classrooms and Jewish libraries serving young children.” View →
Sammy Spider's First Sukkot
“…Kahn’s colorful cut paper illustrations are similar in style to the pictures in the other Sammy Spider books. They enliven and enhance the text. This book is recommended for all libraries… it is simply written and colorfully illustrated and offers good descriptions of building and… View →
“Attractive, heavily-textured, full-color paintings adorn the story, written in a light, lively style and divided into short chapters. . . Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain Seder is an excellent addition to the genre.” —AJL… View →
"It is delighful, especially because of its superior color photographs, but also because the easy reader text covers the most important aspects of armadillos." —Appraisal View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“This short and sweet primer on saying sorry for one’s wrongs is a useful SEL selection for everyone.”―School Library Journal View →
Harriet and the Roller Coaster, 2nd Edition
“Children will be encouraged to brave new adventures, even if they’re scared, and learn not to be swayed by those who claim they’re not.” —Booklist View →
Presidents' Day
“The perfect book to introduce the skills of research and scholarship to young students.” —Bigfoot Valley News View →
All About Passover
“The bright colors and attention to detail make these books a joy to read. . . recommended not only for students beginning to learn about the holidays, but also for teachers and parents to use as guidelines for teaching children who have not yet been exposed to the holidays in… View →
It's Seder Time!
“. . .full of delightful photographs of young children enjoying the holiday of Passover.” —About Our Children View →
20 Hungry Piggies: A Number Book
“Hilarious color cartoon illustrations show pigs with plenty of personality, each prominently displaying a number while that same number is hidden somewhere on the spread, along with the sneaky wolf. . . this funny story is perfect for one-on-one and group sharing.” View →
Mendel's Accordion
“…a charming tale of reclaiming one’s heritage.” View →
Think Big!
“The positive message, endearing characters, and cheerful cartoon illustrations give this book great child appeal.” —School Library Journal View →
Sometimey Friend
“A heartwarming, humorous sequel to Sylvia and Miz Lula Maye (Carolrhoda, 2002), set in South Carolina in 1978. . . Flood’s characters are likable, and the realistic dialogue lends an appealing ethnicity to this charming story about a loving African-American family.… View →
Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
“. . .delightful book. . . simple, direct message. . . another successful collaboration.” —San Diego Jewish Times View →
The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
“This delightful take, featuring a loveable, klutzy bird teaching the essential lessons of the High Holidays, is just perfect!. . .This book is a must!” —San Diego Jewish Times View →
Brainteasers from Jewish Folklore
“. . .chock-full of short, clever tales that will amuse, challenge and delight its readers.” —San Diego Jewish Times View →
Used Any Numbers Lately?
“This picture book gives 26 different ways in which numbers are used in ordinary life.” —Reading Today View →
Senses on the Farm
“Author/photographer Rotner skillfully combines two topics into one clear and vivid picture book.” —Reading Today View →
“What a delight! This photo essay, created in a real Jewish preschool, is a perfect Shabbat book for the preschool crowd!” —AJL Newsletter View →
Doug's Dung
“A budding artist searches for his strength . . . . The large-eyed insects composed of simple shapes appear friendly while the earth-toned dung beetles cheerfully complement the brights of the garden—and thus Doug’s art as well. Encouraging and… View →