Reviews
Step Fourth, Mallory!
“Mallory’s chatty, first-person narrative will keep readers’ interest as she tries to solve her problems, with mixed results. With the addition of e-mail messages and a touch of romance, this easy-to-read chapter book has a slightly older theme than its… View →
“This is a real Jewish fairy tale!” View →
Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride
“The author, [a] rabbi and educator, knows her audience well, and the book is appropriately geared for young children. The colorful, expressive pictures by Israeli artist Shahar Kober augment the story — and do justice to the ancient land of Israel and its people.” View →
Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable
“…this is a very hip Grandma, and the whimsical story line will greatly amuse little readers.” View →
Giant Octopuses
“With sharp, colorful, high-contrast photos, this small, square book describes physical characteristics, diet, and life cycle, using simple words and short, clear sentences geared to the very young.” —Horn Book Guide View →
Pirate Passover
“A pirate crew scrubbing and polishing their ship to get ready for Passover; the pirate captain preparing a seder plate; matzoh balls rolling off the plank into the ocean! What fun this clever Passover story is…It would be a great pre-seder read to share with the little ones… View →
Moses and the Runaway Lamb
“Jacqueline Jules adds to her successful Jewish literary tales oeuvre with this lovely and uplifting story of Moses when he was just a teenage shepherd…A nice message for children who are learning about their Jewish heritage.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
“An outstanding introduction to the Spanish Inquisition and the observance of Tisha B’Av.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Hanukkah Nights
“A unique and creative board book meant for the youngest children [that] also serves as a clever art lesson.” ―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Life Cycles
“Realistic, detailed watercolors. . . clear language and conversational tone make this book a good choice for reading aloud in an introductory classroom lesson on the topic.” —School Library Journal View →
Kathy Ross Crafts Numbers
“[F]eatures fun creations that involve counting and measurement and whimsical, child-friendly artwork. For visual learners, there is also an illustrated supply list for each project. The 20 activities include a four-leaf clover necklace, a five-point star magnet, a play alarm… View →
Where Does Food Come From?
“Attractive, clear, photographs of food, food sources, and children of various ethnicities, illustrate where foods come from and how some basic foods and beverages are made, such as hot cocoa, lemonade, bread, French fries, and ketchup. Brief food trivia make interesting… View →
The Perfect Shot
“This novel will resonate with readers long after the final page.” —Starred Review, School Library Journal View →
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
“The inspired format and occasionally poetic text enliven and clarify a potentially confusing subject.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“. . .excellent close-up photos perfectly match the straightforward text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“. . .an interesting approach to an issue not often explored in juvenile nonfiction. This title may provide points to ponder or discuss for youngsters in the same predicament.” —School Library Journal View →
Cesar Chavez
“The short lines of text and competent color illusrations on every page are appropriate for the reading level.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“These small, square books discuss each animals’s habit 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 introduction for beginning… View →
Help-A-Lot Shabbat
“A fun and age-appropriate Shabbat board book that young children will surely enjoy.” ―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
“These simplistic, easy-to-read introductions, explain how and when to keep oneself clean and why it’s important to do so.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Real-Life Sea Monsters
“Slick-looking illustrations ably support the text with eye-catching sea animals. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Weight and Health
“Taking the perspective that managing healthy body weight begins in childhood and is vital in adolescence, Murphy explores America’s obesity epidemic and describes medical consequences of being overweight.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
