Reviews
“It’s a charming story that will engage small children as they anticipate what happens to the cake, and the sukkah.” View →
“Young children will easily see themselves in these photos and they remind a parent of all the pleasure that comes when youngsters are part of the holiday celebrations.” 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 →
The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
“Children will be captivated by the attractive pictures of the Ziz and will love listening to the tale, one that lends itself to reading aloud.” View →
Yom Kippur: A Family Service
“Stories, songs, activities convey both the holiday spirit and significance of these High Holy Days…to young and old together, tying in the synagogue services with service and family celebration at home.” View →
Tizzy the Dizzy Dreidel
This colorful tale is a fun addition to the extensive collection of Hanukkah stories to be enjoyed by young children."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Lily Blue Riding Hood: A Purim Story
“A lively and entertaining addition to books for the Purim holiday.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“An upbeat addition to the growing selection of Hanukkah stories, this will be a useful choice for story times and reading at home.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
A World of Knowing: A Story about Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
“. . .a very well-written, easy to understand biography.” —Christian Library Journal View →
This Is Not a Cholent
“Teaches children to try different tasting food. Emphasizes the theme that diversity enriches our lives.”—San Diego Jewish World View →
Shabbat Shalom, Grover!
“A useful purchase to have on hand to include or introduce Jewish holidays.” – School Library Journal View →
Here Goes Nothing
“The Shakespeare retelling that YA romance dreams are made of, staying true to the original story while somehow feeling like its own singularly modern, refreshingly relevant journey through complex friendships, sisterhood, queer identity, and unexpected love.” —Kaitlyn Hill,… View →
Violin of Hope
“…this is a heartfelt story of loss, hope, and overcoming, based on true events.” – School Library Journal View →
Here Goes Nothing
“Perfect for people who’ve felt stuck on the outside, Emma Ohland’s Here Goes Nothing embraces the difficulty in finding and accepting yourself. A heartfelt and queer retelling full of characters to love.” —Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books View →
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
“. . .the book provides young readers with a sense of history in the making.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Copper Lady
“. . .Readers are bound to admire Lady Liberty . . .” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Things to Make for Your Doll
“Young doll owners will be pleased with this portfolio of instructions to make accessories and very simple no-sew doll clothes. The twenty projects (adaptable for any size doll) include jewelry, a bathing suit made from a sock, and clothes hangers. . .” … View →
Bears at the Beach: Counting 10 to 20
“Long outshadowed in the counting-book genre by their single-digit predecessors, numerals 10 through 20 get their day in the sun when 11 friendly-looking, swimsuit-clad bears turn a trip to the beach into a numbers game. Yektai. . . debuts as an illustrator in this clever… 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… 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 →