Reviews
The Road to Seneca Falls: A Story about Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“. . .a book that is enjoyable as well as informative. Black-and-white charcoal-and-pencil drawings provide a sense of the period.” —School Library Journal View →
Girl Power in the Classroom: A Book About Girls, Their Fears, and Their Future
“. . .will be popular browsing items with girls who want to know more about managing themselves and their lives.” —School Library Journal View →
Afikotective
“With her trademark sense of lighthearted fun, Amalia Hoffman presents readers with a delightful family of bears who are celebrating the Passover seder. Bright colors and simple graphics are sure to engage readers.”—Jewish Book Council View →
“. . .a wonderfully reassuring book. . . Counselors will find this positive message useful and the picture book format very accessible. It is a must addition for library collections on the hard to find topic of emotions. Highly Recommended.” —Library Talk View →
Gold Mountain
“Ling Fan felt like my indomitable best friend—I was rooting for her as she faced impossible stakes and truly terrifying villainy. I loved this book!”—Karen Bao, author of The Dove Chronicles series View →
Gold Mountain
“A story of strength, courage, and resilience that not only brings the past to vivid, complex life, but has much to say about the present…thrilling, engrossing, and moving. I couldn’t put it down.” —Kate Racculia, author of Bellweather… View →
This Last Adventure
“A sensitive, touching story . . . With a family history of the disease, I can’t wait to hand this book to the younglings in my family.”—#1 New York Times Bestselling author Aprilynne Pike View →
This Last Adventure
“As empowering and inspiring as it is heart-wrenching, this book will no doubt comfort kids who are dealing with the emotions and struggles that come with watching an aging loved one go through changes, whether from Alzheimer’s or another condition.”—Christina Collins,… View →
This Last Adventure
“This Last Adventure has something for everyone: family, friendship, a little bit of fantasy, and a whole lot of heart. I loved it.” —Dusti Bowling, author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus and The Canyon’s Edge View →
When Lightnin' Struck
“When Lightnin’ Struck weaves tragedy, bullying, and family secrets into a riveting adventure. A small story with Texas-sized heart!”—Joyce Moyer Hostetter, author of Blue View →
The Button Box
“A profoundly inspiring look at interfaith love and courage that will thrill and move readers. Timely and timeless.”—Karuna Riazi, author of the Gauntlet series View →
The Button Box
“This exciting cross-cultural story will have young readers at the edge of their seats, clamoring for more Button Box escapades. A perfect choice for fans of The Magic Treehouse series who are transitioning to middle-grade novels.”—Laura Shovan, coauthor of Sydney Taylor… View →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
“Breaks down difficult topics including antisemitism, genocide, and war in an easy-to-understand, matter-of-fact way. Nothing Could Stop Her is an inspirational biography, revealing the remarkable life of unstoppable Ruth Gruber.”―Foreword Reviews View →
Dinosaur on Shabbat
“This Book is the best of the series and will be heavily used by teachers in Jewish preschools.” — School Library Journal View →
Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable
“Anyone who has ever celebrated a family holiday in which food is a key component will appreciate this clever picture book.” —School Library Journal View →
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Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]
“These lively, fast-paced classic folktales, in a format that is easy to read, will appeal to young readers in grades two through five. Colorful illustrations matched to the text and a glossary also assist new readers in developing their skills.”… View →
Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom
“Offers full-page color illustrations and provides believable text that captures the story of the slave boy who grew up to be a free man.” —MultiCultural Review View →
When Lightnin' Struck
“Adventures unfold and suspense builds…in this warm, engaging story that hinges on a little-known period of Jewish history.”—Susan Goldman Rubin, author of Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson and The Quilts of Gee’s Bend View →
When Lightnin' Struck
“A keenly observed and timely story of a Texas boy’s discovery of deeply buried family secrets—and of his own humanity.”—Susan Patron, winner of the Newbery Award for The Higher Power of Lucky View →
"In an outlandish combination of pourquoi and tall tale, Schnetzler takes readers on a rip-roaring, hilarious adventure." —School Library Journal View →
It's Summer!
“. . . Cut-paper artwork, hand-painted, textured, and layered, produces a stunning effect.” —School Library Journal View →
Packed with Poison!: Deadly Animal Defenses
“On My Own Science is an accessible, informative series for middle and upper elementary students. . . this series would be a beneficial addtion to most school libraries. . .” —Library Media Connection View →