Reviews
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The Tale of La Llorona: [A Mexican Folktale]
“Each retelling is designed to appeal to those children who may have high interest but lower reading levels.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Teachers would find these books useful in social studies, international studies, and cultural studies. They are also useful in introducing biographies to younger readers.” —Library Media Connection View →
Wolf's Coming!
“This delightful tale…is just right for reading aloud….Students and teachers will clamor to check out this unexpected treat.”―Library Media Connection View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
“This book puts a cute twist on the story of the Maccabees.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
"This playful picture book takes young readers for a rollicking mail delivery ride as Fast and Snappy attempt to deliver a very important letter without being stopped by bad guys. President A. Blinkin arrives by train with a letter for Cactus Gulch. he then turns it over to the… View →
“Once again, Bob Raczka has approached the world of art in a unique and thought-provoking manner. . . Certainly visual art teachers can use this book to work with students in evaluating, comparing, and contrasting different styles of painting. However, of even greater potential is… View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“A relatable story about wanting to fit in and embracing individuality.”—The Horn Book View →
Funeral Girl
“A courageous consideration of death and dying for teen readers, tackling the unanswerable and the unknowable.” —Mindy McGinnis, author of The Last Laugh and Be Not Far from Me View →
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“This story is an excellent and rich addition to Jewish children’s literature.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“A lovable rhyming tale of different wild animals invading a home each night of Hanukkah. A rollicking read-aloud and a treat for the eyes.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
“These easy-readers use large, full-color photographs and one sentence per page to introduce young children to water. These titles. . . will be welcome additions to school libraries where kindergartners and first graders study the topic.” — School Library Journal View →
Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim: A Passover Story
“The digitally prepared, mixed-media illustrations utilize muted yellow, orange, and brown tones to depict the sweltering heat of the desert and bright blue and green tones to illustrate the celebration of freedom. They complement and enhance the text marvelously. A wonderful,… View →
“. . .this enjoyable collection presents an array of action-packed art fit for independent perusal or group discussion.” —School Library Journal View →
“This compelling, comprehensive series is a superb supplement to the geography and world cultures curriculum for early grades.” —Library Media Connection View →
Pirate Passover
“A fresh take on children’s books about this Jewish holiday.”―BayViews View →
“This compelling, comprehensive series is a superb supplement to the geography and world cultures curriculum for early grades.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Apple Argument
“The story of the Garden of Eden gets juicy in this picture book that looks at the tale from a new perspective.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Sophie's Monster Goes to Shul
“Cute and a bit silly…Clever and satisfying.”—The Reporter (Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton) View →
Things That Shimmer
“A well-told story that will be savored by preteens and young people who find bits of themselves in it.”—Jewish Book Council View →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
“An insightful profile of a courageous woman who lived through some of the most turbulent periods of the twentieth century…This is an apt tribute to an inspiring Jewish role model.”―Booklist View →
"Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’" —Library Media… View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Will appeal to all nature lovers as well as all readers who want to learn about the landscape of Israel. This beautiful book is a breath of fresh air.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
"A useful volume, especially given Myanmar’s recent coverage in the media." —School Library Journal View →
“The language is accessible for young digital artists, whether simply curious or just starting to experiment with the medium. Technology, art, and photography teachers will find this to be a valuable tool in daily lessons as well. Color pictures of digital art make the book eye… View →