Reviews
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“. . . This book is a delight. The details will be fascinating to both children and adults. Spinning a dreidel as it floats in midair? Hebrew school students voting on which miniature Torah to take into space! How do you decide when it’s Shabbat in outer… View →
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
“The origin story of the song is eloquently recounted in Freda Lewkowicz’s picture book for all ages . . . . Indian-American artist Siona Benjamin’s illustrations are as stunning and lyrical as the song itself . . . . Energy and View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“Using fun rhyming couplets and enough onomatopoeic words to encourage great expression in even the most reluctant reader . . . This is slapstick mayhem at its best. Illustrator Deborah Melmon’s gorgeous double-page spreads show a hip,… View →
Lily Blue Riding Hood: A Purim Story
“A modern Jewish twist on the classic fairy tale packs a ton of visual jokes into the illustrations for this fun holiday tale.”—AJL Holiday Highlights View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“In this energetically illustrated celebration of Shabbat, besneakered Bubbe and her expressive pooch, Bart, round up rogue matzoh balls magically careening around the room. Their preparatory frenzy settles into a calm family holiday, perfect for… View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
A charming story in simple language that will delight very young children readers…If looking for a new Hanukkah book, this one will surely please the Read-Aloud crowd."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
It's Seder Time!
“This extremely child-friendly book will be welcome in Jewish homes, classrooms, and libraries.” View →
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
“An additional purchase for collections where Hanukkah stories are popular.” – School Library Journal View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
“A delightfully quirky and heartwarming tale of friendship and family that had me wishing for an imaginary friend of my own!”—Anna Staniszewski, author of The Wonder of Wildflowers and the Once Upon a Fairy Tale series View →
The Spy Who Raised Me
“You think your parents are strange? While The Spy Who Raised Me is a really fun read, underneath it all is the quintessential feeling that your family either loves you or might just destroy you.” —Jason Walz, author-artist of Last Pick View →
The Secret Life of Kitty Granger
“Delightful, poignant, and suspenseful.”—Jennieke Cohen, author of Dangerous Alliance View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
“This hard-to-put-it-down gem about friendship, family, and forgiveness made me laugh, cry, and believe in the extraordinary. Jack and George are sure to win readers’ hearts and remind them of the power—and joy—of imagination.”—Jo Knowles, author of See You at… View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“An excellent introduction to young children about the consequences of their actions and how those deeds may affect others.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
The Spy Who Raised Me
“An action-packed secret-agent story showing that kids really can do anything! Perfect for fans of the Spy School and Alex Rider series.”—Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
“A poignant story about friendship, growing up, difficult goodbyes, and what it means to be family.”—Melissa D. Savage, author of Lemons and Nessie Quest View →
The Secret Life of Kitty Granger
“You’ll root for Kitty Granger, a heroine for our times, from the first to the last page.”—Sarah Ahiers, author of Assassin’s Heart and Thief’s Cunning View →
Violin of Hope
“…this is an uplifting and inspiring tale.” – Booklist View →
A Box of Butterflies
“Thoughtful, charming, entertaining, unique, and thoroughly “kid friendly…”—Midwest Book Review View →
GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
“Rayne offers an empowering, thorough, and inclusive guide to sexuality for ‘older teenagers who identify as female.’ . . . Rayne’s book is notable for the breadth and depth of its discussions; readers seeking advice on or knowledge about virtually any aspect of… View →
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“. . . Torah is perfect for children who show an interest in space exploration and how they, as humans, fit into our remarkable galaxy. . . . Space Torah should be considered for Sydney Taylor recognition.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“Bubbe and Bart’s Matzoh Ball Mayhem is a delightful read-aloud selection for children ages three to eight . . . . Recommended.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
She's a Mensch!: Jewish Women Who Rocked the World
“The book is beautifully presented.”—San Diego Jewish Book World View →
“Along with Noah, youngsters will learn all about the mezuzah, and how it helped turn a house…into a home….A warm, charming story, with very appealing, wonderfully detailed illustrations.” View →
Lots of Latkes: A Hanukkah Story
“It’s a warm story for a cold Chanukah winter’s night, perfect to read to pre-schoolers and early elementary children, perhaps after lighting the menorah and before the latkes.” View →