Reviews
Totally Uncool
“. . .intriguing illustrations carry readers along. . .” —Kirkus Reviews, Pointer View →
I Am an Artist
“A gentle, attractive nudge to the creative process. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Moti the Mitzvah Mouse
“Moti is very busy doing mitzvahs around the house. He does these anonymously. For example, he cleans up the crumbs from the floor and then gives them to the birds. He also actively involves the children by asking them to count the birds or tell the name of the toy they returned to View →
Coriander the Contrary Hen
“A hardheaded hen plumps down in the middle of the road and brings traffic to a screeching halt in this rhythmic rural ruckus. . . Chaconas’ text is paired to hilarious views of a small hen with a big red comb and an even bigger attitude.”… View →
Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book
“Billing itself as ‘very silly’ isn’t an exaggeration for this zany alphabet book as it pairs letters with offbeat combinations like Elvis with evergreens and newts with necklaces. Written in a rhythmic rhyme that conjures the verse of Edward Lear, this text… View →
Will and Squill
“The tongue-twisting text further animates this take on a well-worn theme.” —Kirkus View →
A Jewish family sits down to eat. ―Bread and butter on my plates./ I‘m so hungry, I can‘t wait.// But Before I take a bite,/ I say some words / that feel just right.‖ The unidentified narrator (a yarmulke-topped little boy or a curly-headed little girl, both early-elementary age in… View →
Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist
“Tales of the Cryptids is a delightful book that is both informative and entertaining for young and old alike. For months it has occupied a prominent spot on the end table in our family room, and my boys have all devoured it, enthralled by the engaging layout and artwork. It will View →
"These overviews have an attractive, colorful layout that will appeal to readers. . . numerous amazing facts are included to pique readers’ interest. Solid additions." —School Library Journal View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“How lovely to have this jewel-colored picture book to share the love story of Rachel and Akiva with elementary-age children. The man who became a famous sage at the end of the first century was too poor to attend school, and started his work life as an illiterate shepherd. And… View →
Engineer Arielle and the Israel Independence Day Surprise
“This satisfying addition to the Engineer Ari series springs forward to the present day. Following in the footsteps of her great-great grandfather, Engineer Ari who drove the first steam engine from Jaffa to Jerusalem, Arielle also drives a train, only now it’s Jerusalem’s popular… View →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“Oy! Only in Chelm could there be such a problem—and such a solution. Chelm, that beloved but very foolish village of old-time Eastern European Jewry, has a problem as the first day of Hanukkah approaches. Faigel makes the best latkes (potato pancakes fried in oil).… View →
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic
“Belongs in every middle and high school library and teen resource collection.”—School Library Journal View →
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“Nelson’s well-researched biography reads much like a tall tale or frontier legend – as well it should: ‘Outlaws learned that when Marshal Reeves had your warrant, you were as good as got. . . ’ Christie’s bold full-page paintings echo the heroic… View →
The Best Sukkot Pumpkin Ever
—"Micah is excited to be visiting the pumpkin patch with his parents and other families from their synagogue. Farmer Jared tells Micah that they will be picking pumpkins to donate to the soup kitchen. Micah’s dad adds that ‘When we help others like that, we’re… View →
How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done
“Hey Guys! This book is the easiest and fastest way for you to learn how to help yourself. If your parents are constantly on you about school stuff, how you manage your time or things like that you’ll definitely want to use this book.” — Ryan Wexelblatt, View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“One of those books that explores difficult topics…with grace and good humor.” —Rebecca Petruck, author of Boy Bites Bug and Steering Toward Normal View →
How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done
“Listen up, parents! With real-life examples, tons of practical tips and strategies, and a super-readable format, How to Do It Now will transform the homework situation for high school and college students alike!” —Amy McCready, author of The “Me, Me,… View →
Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
“Sammy is endearing. . . This gentle tale should appeal to youngsters of all backgrounds. The colorful collage illustrations are both instructive and cheerful.” —School Library Journal View →
Like Spilled Water
“Full of suspense and honesty, Like Spilled Water is an illuminating and heartrending examination of cultural norms, gender roles, and the complexity of family relationships in China today.” —Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I… View →
The Cholent Brigade
“The pictures in The Cholent Brigade are expressive and engaging, and show a diverse community of Jews of various colors and levels of observance all working together to perform a deed of loving-kindness for Mr. Nudelman.”—Jewish Book Council View →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“The comical plot and dialogue of Way Too Many Latkes fit perfectly into the theme of a Chelm story. This is a delightful book for young readers.”—Jewish Book Council View →
The Winter Solstice
“This picture book does a solid job. . . The attractive, double-page, full-color illustrations enhance the text. A good choice for libraries needing material on the subject.” —School Library Journal View →