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“Adorable.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“Highly recommend as a way of sharing Jewish history and the importance of Passover from generation to generation.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
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Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
“This is a good series to introduce a variety of stories to young readers who are interested in folklore, fairy tales, and mythology.” —Library Media Connection View →
"As the titles imply, these books are not just biographies, but discuss daily life, the loss of individual freedoms, the isolation of a people, economics, the impact on ethnic minorities, resistance, global reactions, and what the future may bring for each country."… View →
“This is both a visual treat and an intellectual stimulation. Many of Vermeer’s unique and mysterious qualities are highlighted here, and readers will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of his talent and work after reading this book. Recommended.”… View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
All Aboard for Noah's Ark!
“This new take on the Noah story will be welcome for its freshness and flashes of modern humor.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Fascinating, ambitious, diverse, rigorously researched, and much-needed—this book will save lives.”–Kathleen Krull, winner of the Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award for body of work, and author of the Lives Of series View →
Do You Know about Fish?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“Should become a standard for the holiday.”―San Diego Jewish World View →
Do You Know about Birds?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
“The rich and beautifully rendered oil paintings provide the feel of the Harlem Renaissance.” —Library Media Connection View →
Rumble & Spew: Gross Stuff in Your Stomach and Intestines
“Kids love to be grossed out and that is where this series excels. Based upon biology and elements of human anatomy these books are a great hook to help readers learn the facts about our bodies, well, the gross parts.” —Library Media Connection View →
Hanukkah Around the World
“This is another excellent addition to the holiday book collection by Lehman-Wilzig. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
Book Two: The Shadow Spies
“Originally published in French under the title Les Enfants d’ailleurs, the Elsewhere Chronicles brings the charm and nuance of European comics to a new generation of readers who are sure to be captivated by the colorful art, smart dialogue, interesting story, and… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Colorful photographs of animals, maps, and diagrams accompany the easy-to-read text in this series for beginning readers. Children of all ages will enjoy the brilliant photos; however, younger readers will benefit the most from this outstanding series.” — Library View →
“Johnson offers clear, concise definitions of these biomes [Rain Forest and Desert] and discusses the distinguishing features of each climate. The many full-color, close-up photographs and black-and-white drawings are sure to engage readers’ interest.”… View →
Who Brought the Hamantaschen?
“A charming introduction to colors, set against the backdrop of a happy, child-centered holiday.” – Kirkus Reviews View →
“. . .there have been a number of books for young readers about African-American writer Zora Neale Hurston. This volume, written in engagingly fresh prose and attractively laid out in large, clear type, is one of the best. . . Probably the most objective look at this highly… View →
Zayde Babysits before Passover
“Intergenerational love at its most tender and sweet.” – Kirkus Reviews View →