Reviews
Environmental Disasters
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger… View →
Space Disasters
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger… View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“This gorgeously illustrated picture book for animal lovers feels like it could become a Hanukkah classic. A funny and delightful Hanukkah read.”―Book Riot View →
Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym?
“. . . this excellent text goes a long way toward establishing the importance of synonyms.” —School Library Journal View →
“The plot is fast paced and gripping in this exciting blend of science fiction and fantasy. Fans of the first two books will not be disappointed by this installment and aficionados of A Wrinkle in Time will take pleasure in hearing about this series.”… View →
What Is a Liquid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is a Solid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs
“These 22 projects include a necklace, a bathtub toy, puppets, a pencil topper, a tape dispenser, and more. . . A welcome addition for young dinosaur fans.” —School Library Journal View →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Silent Shofar
“Would be enjoyed by any early reader that has interest in mystery books.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
My Name Is Hamburger
“A historically accurate portrayal of many families’ Jewish American experience in the mid-twentieth century, with themes of antisemitism and anti-immigration that are relevant to today…a welcome addition to the canon of children’s novels in verse about the… View →
Nature's Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse
“The art is lovely – a snow-covered wall in black and white melts into a spring pastel with the blurred edges of chalk. Summer’s blue sky deepens with a purple cast as the watercolor warm days become a frenzy of oranges and golds carrying youngsters full circle to a… View →
“With charming illustrations and a singsong rhyming text, this flipbook appeals on many levels.” —School Library Journal View →
"These titles succeed in demystifying and explaining the science behind common childhood experiences. The body is described as a battlefield where superhero cells work hard as a team to mend a broken bone, fight off plaque, and battle an infection."… View →
“Raczka deserves an A+ for cleverness. . . this book is an amusing way to introduce children to famous works of art.” —School Library Journal View →
“This book belongs on the shelves of Hebrew day schools and synagogue libraries nationwide. Paired with Barbara Sofer’s Ilan Ramon: Israel’s Space Hero (Kar-Ben, 2004), it will give students insight into a true hero’s journey as well as a lesson in history and… View →
Kathy Ross Crafts Letter Sounds
“These attractive books present hands-on projects to accompany phonics and letter recognition lessons. . . Sounds presents phonics activities such as a ‘Most Marvelous Moose’ made from a brown lunch bag for the letter M. . . [Includes] ideas for supplemental… View →
“Close-up, quality, color photographs of children excelling at activities-physical, mental, musical, and artistic-show that everyone can do something well, that individuals have different strengths and abilities. The brief text suggests that being good at something takes time and… View →
Today Is Different
“Today Is Different speaks to overcoming fears, the importance of coming together as community, and the strength derived from young people being engaged, and I highly recommend it.” —Alan Page, author, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and retired View →
Today Is Different
“[W]ritten with both nuance and directness by Doua Moua, and beautifully illustrated by Kim Holt, Today is Different adds to a very necessary conversation we should all be having.” —Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond View →
Today Is Different
“With simple yet poignant prose, Today Is Different fosters compassion and connection among young readers.” —Carole Boston Weatherford, author of Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and Newbery Honor-winning book Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to… View →
Crafts from Your Favorite Children's Stories
“Children will like these 20 imaginative projects. . . Each one is covered in a two-page spread, with a materials list followed by a numbered list of steps. The directions are clear and well illustrated with cartoonlike watercolor art. . . As a supplement to storytelling or for… View →
Living in Rural Communities
“These titles are well done and provide a good first look at different kinds of communities that children may encounter.” —Library Media Connection View →
Jellies: The Life of Jellyfish
“Gorgeous full-color underwater photos and a simple, readable text provide a fascinating introduction. . . this colorful, attractive book will entice and inform.” —School Library Journal View →
Pet Hermit Crab
“The pictures clearly depict the topic at hand, and often, enhance it.” —School Library Journal View →