Reviews
“. . .vivid, breathtaking, and provacative photos. . . the books [A Walk in the Deciduous Forest, A Walk in the Desert, A Walk in the Prairie, and A Walk in the Rain Forest] are beautiful, fascinating, and informative.” —Children’s Book and… View →
Louanne Pig in The Mysterious Valentine, 2nd Edition
“Carlson’s swifting packing and energetic art . . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Abraham's Search for God
“The textured illustrations stay true to the simple beauty Abraham finds in nature.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Janusz Korczak's Children
“This account of Dr. Janusz Korczak’s life maintains its power while still being accessible to young readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Bright illustrations depict aspects of contemporary Mexican culture – family, food, religion, school, art, music, recreation – including a passing mention of historical events.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Duct Tape Purim
“Useful to spark the imaginations of young crafters who may not be ready for Pinterest and who want to be independent in creating their Purim costumes.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
“. . .vivid, breathtaking, and provacative photos. . . the books [A Walk in the Deciduous Forest, A Walk in the Desert, A Walk in the Prairie, and A Walk in the Rain Forest] are beautiful, fascinating, and informative.” —Children’s Book and Play Review View →
It's Back to School We Go!: First Day Stories From Around the World
“Portrays the first day of class for children from 11 different countries. First-person accounts capture the similarities and differences among children across the globe. A Kenyan girl eats Mandazi (fried bread) for lunch, a Peruvian boy paddles a canoe to school on the Amazon… View →
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James
“. . .this fast-paced novel offers crackling adventure in a colorful period setting. . . a satisfying read.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Clouds of Terror
“Exciting reading for the more advanced in the easy reader group. . . A big change from the fun but meaningless stories most often available for new readers.” —Parent Council View →
The Snow Walker
“A charming book for the whole family. . . This wonderful true story of charity in a young boy. The ‘Snow Walker’ portrays determination, imagination, and character.” —Parent Council View →
When Rufkin discovers a four-year-old marooned with a life-size puppet on a wrecked riverboat, he’s swept into oddball hijinks that cast him adrift on the Old Ocean, consorting with Queen Sibilla of Fontania and thwarting Madam Butterfly’s devious plot to enthrall the deep-dragon. The… View →
Hanukkah Moon
For Hanukkah, Isobel visits her aunt Luisa, who “just moved here from Mex-ico,” and learns new holiday traditions. Though the educational aspect of the text can overwhelm its sense of story, the depiction of Sephardic traditions is welcome. Mosz’s earthy desert tones… View →
Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History
To explain why each generation of their family has an Olivia, an African American woman tells her great-granddaughter about their Jewish family’s journey across the globe to escape reli-gious persecution. Soft paintings add subtle intensity to this story highlighting the importance View →
A Book about Bupkes
“Bupkes means a lot more than nothing in this delightful picture book.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
The Promise
“A welcome and unique story about Sephardic Jews that deserves a place on every library shelf.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“A love letter to the power of family to help you grow, heal, and find yourself . . . As rich and immersive as a big family dinner.” —Melanie Gillman, Stage Dreams View →
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
“This book is the perfect blend of humor and heart!”—Laurie Friedman, author of the Mallory McDonald series View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“An absolutely gorgeous, thrilling read.” — Blue Delliquanti, O Human Star View →
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
“A warm and funny story that shows just how not alone we are, even when it feels otherwise.”—Chris Tebbetts, author of Public School Superhero and coauthor of the Middle School series View →
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
“Danielle Joseph has created wonderful characters showcasing humor, sensitivity, and independence, all while highlighting the importance of friendship. Readers who have enjoyed the humor of Ramona Quimby will fall in love with Sydney Frankel.” —Christina Diaz Gonzalez, author View →
Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition
“Josh Hicks does a tremendous job satirizing professional wrestling in Glorious Wrestling Alliance. Every facet of pro wrestling, from art to ego to commerce, gets a shot at the title with Josh’s witty dialogue and vibrant art! A very funny and entertaining read!”… View →