Reviews
The Promise
“A welcome and unique story about Sephardic Jews that deserves a place on every library shelf.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
“Nine stories, based on interviews with the grateful survivors, describe how brave animals rescued people in catastrophic circumstances. Each edgy retelling reveals details that only the participants could know, including sounds, smells, sights, and the knowledge that at any moment View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“In this charmer of a story, kids meet Danielito, a Jewish-Mexican boy who loves celebrating Janucá. Young kids will be enchanted when Danielito’s dreidel takes a magical spin. Maria Mola’s colorful, lively illustrations embellish the upbeat Hanukkah… View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“An important story that illuminates how people of different faiths recognized the value and significance of this manuscript and worked together to keep it safe.”―School Library Journal View →
“Charming and full of humor, this is sure to be a favorite. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Rescue on the Outer Banks
“The text and evocative, full-color watercolor artwork give life to a long-forgotten and exciting sea rescue. A page-turner for newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“In this clever art history book, Raczka makes Johannes Vermeer’s masterpieces accessible by employing an interview format. . . Raczka avoids editorializing in the interview format, which is a feat; the text provides straightforward analysis and information.”… View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
“This book puts a cute twist on the story of the Maccabees.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“Through beautiful language and illustrations, this book introduces lively characters whose faces express humor and cheer…They also celebrate by reading a book―just like us, when we pore over these fun pages.”―Jewish Book Council View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“Colorful pictures with Mexican influences complete this educational and charming story.”―Jewish Book Council View →
“These easy-readers use large, full-color photographs and one sentence per page to introduce young children to water. These titles. . . will be welcome additions to school libraries where kindergartners and first graders study the topic.” — School Library Journal View →
Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim: A Passover Story
“The digitally prepared, mixed-media illustrations utilize muted yellow, orange, and brown tones to depict the sweltering heat of the desert and bright blue and green tones to illustrate the celebration of freedom. They complement and enhance the text marvelously. A wonderful,… View →
“. . .this enjoyable collection presents an array of action-packed art fit for independent perusal or group discussion.” —School Library Journal View →
A Hanukkah with Mazel
“Calling all cat people! The true miracle of Hanukkah ends up being something money can’t buy.”―We Are Teachers View →
The Apple Argument
“The story of the Garden of Eden gets juicy in this picture book that looks at the tale from a new perspective.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Cute and a bit silly…Clever and satisfying.”—The Reporter (Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton) View →
"A useful volume, especially given Myanmar’s recent coverage in the media." —School Library Journal View →
Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah
“Looking for books that teach young readers the history of Hanukkah? This one does it through rhyme…and the rest is history.”―We Are Teachers View →
Afikotective
“Adorable.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“Highly recommend as a way of sharing Jewish history and the importance of Passover from generation to generation.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Hanukkah Around the World
“Travel all over the world with this fact-filled Hanukkah book.”―We Are Teachers View →
All Aboard for Noah's Ark!
“This new take on the Noah story will be welcome for its freshness and flashes of modern humor.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
“All are excellent surveys that should be considered ‘must have foundation references’ for any serious elementary-level collection.” —The Midwest Book Review View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Fascinating, ambitious, diverse, rigorously researched, and much-needed—this book will save lives.”–Kathleen Krull, winner of the Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award for body of work, and author of the Lives Of series View →