Reviews
“. . .an interesting and credible biography of the feisty, determined, and oftbeset inventor. . . illustrations are striking, appropriate, and enhance the text.” —School Library Journal View →
“. . .a warm and fuzzy holiday tale.” —School Library Journal View →
“Featuring a loving family of four, this charming book celebrates the highlights of each season. The collage artwork is fresh and fun to peruse. A delightful book that will work as well with one child as it will in a storytime setting.” —School… View →
Grover's Hanukkah Party
“Sweet Grover counts all the great things the number eight has to do with the holiday.” — School Library Journal View →
“This biography of a little-known hero will supplement studies of the period.” —School Library Journal View →
“Mallory is an appealing character who deserves a place alongside Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clarice Bean. This amusing offering makes a good choice for youngsters who are adjusting to new environs.” —School Library… View →
“. . . Excellent historical fiction for young readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“A tween gets in over his head in this introspective and nostalgic story.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
“This picture book does a solid job. . . The attractive, double-page, full-color illustrations enhance the text. A good choice for libraries needing material on the subject.” —School Library Journal View →
Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
“Sammy is endearing. . . This gentle tale should appeal to youngsters of all backgrounds. The colorful collage illustrations are both instructive and cheerful.” —School Library Journal View →
“. . .this book will appeal to early readers. Its small size, large print, and bright photographs should serve to interest early elementary school children in a striking raptor.” —Science Books & Films View →
“Ferris sets the record straight with her eloquent descriptions of Henson’s humility, his many remarkable achievements, and his invaluable service to Peary. The book also provides a good selection of black-and-white photographs, helpful maps, and a useful biography.” View →
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
“Watercolor and charcoal illustrations are strong and stormy, with enough dignity to make the book appealing to older reluctant readers.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“A fun and thought-provoking read for children ages 8-13.”―Children’s Book Watch View →
Zayde Babysits before Passover
“Universal themes of grandparenting and family traditions make this a good addition to holiday collections.” — School Library Journal View →
“Lubar has given parents and teachers of reluctant male readers something to cheer about . .. This gentle story with a laudable hero will draw young boys in as they recognize themselves in Larry, and it will keep them turning pages as his problems mount. . . will leave them… View →
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic
“Belongs in every middle and high school library and teen resource collection.”—School Library Journal View →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“Oy! Only in Chelm could there be such a problem—and such a solution. Chelm, that beloved but very foolish village of old-time Eastern European Jewry, has a problem as the first day of Hanukkah approaches. Faigel makes the best latkes (potato pancakes fried in oil).… View →
A Jewish family sits down to eat. ―Bread and butter on my plates./ I‘m so hungry, I can‘t wait.// But Before I take a bite,/ I say some words / that feel just right.‖ The unidentified narrator (a yarmulke-topped little boy or a curly-headed little girl, both early-elementary age in… View →
Will and Squill
“The tongue-twisting text further animates this take on a well-worn theme.” —Kirkus View →
Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book
“Billing itself as ‘very silly’ isn’t an exaggeration for this zany alphabet book as it pairs letters with offbeat combinations like Elvis with evergreens and newts with necklaces. Written in a rhythmic rhyme that conjures the verse of Edward Lear, this text… View →
“A hardheaded hen plumps down in the middle of the road and brings traffic to a screeching halt in this rhythmic rural ruckus. . . Chaconas’ text is paired to hilarious views of a small hen with a big red comb and an even bigger attitude.”… View →
“A gentle, attractive nudge to the creative process. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“. . .intriguing illustrations carry readers along. . .” —Kirkus Reviews, Pointer View →