Reviews
Grasslands & Deserts
“One of the strengths of this series [Vanishing from] is the variety of animals covered. . . each book in this series will be a wonderful addition to any school library.” —Science and Children View →
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“Nelson’s well-researched biography reads much like a tall tale or frontier legend – as well it should: ‘Outlaws learned that when Marshal Reeves had your warrant, you were as good as got. . . ’ Christie’s bold full-page paintings echo the heroic… View →
“A great beginning guide to teach children how to eat right.” —Oneota Reading Journal View →
Illustrated by Shawn Costello.seder with some help from farmers, a traveling man, and memories of previous celebra-tions. The invented dialogue is stilted, but the subject is intriguing and the heavily illustrated chapter book format makes it accessible to a young audience. An… View →
The lives and conversations of four teenage friends embarking on required military service act as a frame-work to describe the structure of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Though this setup is forced and awkward, the text effectively explains the branches of… View →
Afikotective
“A friendly, and instructive, holiday affair.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Sammy Spider's First Day of School
“Spider Sammy stows away in Josh’s backpack, accompanying the boy to school. The students learn a lesson about the Jewish value of being kind to animals – put to the test once Sammy’s spotted. The text is didactic but accessible; though it obviously depicts… View →
Staying Happy
“This straightforward, easy-to-read book discusses what makes us happy as well as the forces that can hinder happiness, such as stress or anxiety. Murphy offers techniques to turn those situations around, including talking to a trusted adult. . . Tips on relaxation and on sharing View →
Songs from the Loom: A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave
“The color photographs of contemporary Navajo life are clear and engrossing, enhancing the solid text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
A World of Knowing: A Story about Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
“Bowen’s biography reads well. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Road to Seneca Falls: A Story about Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“. . .a useful introduction to this strong female role model.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Girl Power in the Classroom: A Book About Girls, Their Fears, and Their Future
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Girl Power on the Playing Field: A Book about Girls, Their Goals, and Their Struggles
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“The visual appeal of these three books [A Walk in the Rain Forest, A Walk in the Prairie, A Walk in the Desert] and the high level of information would make them a valuable addition to a middle school library, especially for students with high interest but low reading… View →
“Spare watercolors set the tone for this sage antiwar parable. Vaugelade carries the pacifist message both visually and textually. . .” —Publishers Weekly View →
To The Point: A Story about E. B. White
“. . .enjoyable from cover to cover. . .” —Publishers Weekly View →
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
“Prosmitsky’s signature silly cats act and act and act! Aspiring writers will know by the end of this book that, ‘If it’s an action, it’s a verb!’” —Publishers Weekly View →
“Collected fine art paintings show people reading in various places during different time periods. Twenty-three artists – such as Van Gogh, Vermeer, Matisse, and Picasso – representing diverse styles are included.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
A Book about Bupkes
“Implies the performance of a mitzvah in every scene. A Book About Bupkes changes the familiar notion of bupkes into something truly new.”―Jewish Book Council View →
“. . .another sure to please favorite. . .” —San Diego Family Magazine View →
“This activity book is chock full of rhymes, mazes, pages to color and fun. It’s a great companion gift to go with Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah.” —San Diego Family Magazine View →
The Boy from Seville
“This suspenseful novel gives a gritty look at life in Spain during the Inquisition. The action is non-stop and the suspense builds throughout the book as Manuel narrowly escapes discovery time after time.” View →
Abraham's Search for God
“Young readers will find much to connect with in Abraham’s curiosity about the world in the accessible text.” View →
Everything I Was
“What appears to Irene to be a calamity is merely the beginning of a journey she didn’t know she wanted to take. A compassionate and convincing book.” —Ellen Wittlinger View →