Reviews
“The author beautifully melds a tale of the fantastic and the mundane. The everyday concerns of the average fourteen-year-old merge seamlessly with the fantasy otherworld of angelic spirits. The underlying ethical dilemmas that the characters face enhance the story and enable the… View →
Wheels and Axles
“Children will find these accessible titles [Wheels and Axles; Pulleys; and Inclined Planes and Wedges] informative, and may see their world in a different light after reading them.” —School Library Journal View →
“McNish is good at creating likeable characters and exciting situations. Even the starving Roar (and her children) has personality and motivations. If teens liked the first book, the will want to read the second in the series.” —VOYA View →
“The intriguing premise, the dramative sense of horror, and the unanswered questions will nonetheless ensure that readers return for the next in the series.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“A well written book like Clever Raccoons is a valuable resource that teachers can use to generate other additional activities.” —Science and Children View →
“An excellent teaching tool, attractively updated to appeal to today’s more design-conscious kids, this is a must-have for early childhood teachers…and a solid choice for Jewish families.” View →
“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →
Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers
“This is a delightful book, a wonderful way to introduce a child to Jewish prayer. . . a must for any Jewish school as well as home[s] where there are young children.” —Forward View →
Emergency!
“A potent combination of timely subject matter and a bright, upbeat presentation of vehicular heroes in action.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Lost in the River of Grass
“Ginny Rorby writes with a terrific sense of place. Her Everglades are my Everglades and I felt like I was standing next to her in the swamp as I read her terrific novel.” —Jeff Klinkenberg View →
“Colorful photographs of animals, maps, and diagrams accompany the easy-to-read text in this series for beginning readers. Children of all ages will enjoy the brilliant photos; however, younger readers will benefit the most from this outstanding series.” — Library View →
“The book makes teaching the Ten Commandments to young children effortless and effective….perfect for use both at home and in the classroom.” View →
“On one level, this is a British school story, with cliques and bullies, but McNish goes further; his real accomplishment is melding the gritty ordinariness of everyday happenings with the magnificence of angels. For this, he needed the skills of a conductor, knowing when to play… View →
“His vivid, often lyrical prose will engage readers, and his tantalizing conclusion hints at an enemy and a confrontation of massive scale that seem to pave the way for future titles.” —Booklist View →
Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
“…From the beaches of Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea to Jerusalem and the Negev Desert, Sammy Spider’s First Trip to Israel is simply the best book for very young children on Israel that I’ve seen.” View →
“McNish’s suspenseful, fast-paced novel immerses readers in an inventive world featuring distinctly drawn characters and a graceful blending of realism and occasionally spooky fantasy. . . will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next episode.” —Booklist View →
“This is a wonderful little book for young readers.” —Appraisal 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 →
“A beautifully updated presentation of the Ten Commandments for young children.” 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 →
“Children will be fascinated by the brilliant photgraphs and intriguing facts about the world of sharks. If you would like to learn more about sharks, this book is for you.” —The Reading Teacher View →
“McNish (the Doomspell Trilogy) once again explores the idea of children pulled from safety to fight an apocalyptic battle, and the result is this strange and intriguing luanch title in the Silver Sequence. The images hang together in a tantalizing, avante-garde way.”… View →
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species
STEM Tuesday All About Conservation—Book List Scientists have said that we are experiencing the 6th great mass extinction in the history of our planet. WOW, that’s scary, especially for kids! But, thankfully, we have View →