Reviews
Mazel Tov! It's a Boy/Mazel Tov! It's a Girl
“Korngold’s simple approach to this vital topic works well and is nicely coupled with clear, color photography of the same family documenting the activity of these two very special days . . . A joyful and eminently useful book.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“Cleverness abounds in Rosenthal’s latest….The tongue-in-cheek text never falters in its rhythm and rhyme….The illustrations are a perfect match for the text’s wit….Collective nouns have never been this much fun…or memorable.”―starred,… View →
And Then Another Sheep Turned Up
“An amusing and appealing way to enlist little ones in the holiday’s rituals.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Engineer Ari and the Passover Rush
“Nostalgia, companionship and cooperation are emphasized in the simple text and winsome retro-style illustrations. Children and adults will be charmed by the latest in this amiable series.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
FishFishFish
“Like peering into an aquarium, Nordling and Bosch’s tale is quiet, but it’s swimmingly bright with the vibrantly vivid spectrum of underwater life….A peaceful meditation that should delight readers with its multiplicity of composition.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“[Cleary] continues his light romp through poetic forms in the third installment of the Poetry Adventures series…this time focusing on a cornerstone of the nonsense verse world that seems made for him: the limerick. Inviting illustrations and offbeat topics showcase limericks View →
Whistle-Blowers: Exposing Crime and Corruption
“A keen challenge to received opinions for high schoolers to chew long and hard upon.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Anywhere but Paradise
“[T]his coming-of-age tale offers a vivid, accessible portrait of a fascinating time and place.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Trash Mountain
“Though there’s a suggestion the story is meant as fable, Nutley’s adventure stands alone as a satisfying animal fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Prairie Fire
“Grand, heartbreaking, ennobling and unforgettable.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book: Fun Projects for All Seasons
“[G]arden projects for preteens are always welcome, and Cornell includes excellent resources for further endeavors.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Elephants Can't Jump!
“Elephant may fail spectacularly, but this is a success story through and through.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty
“[T]his overview provides readers with a useful starting place for further exploration.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
A Rock Can Be . . .
“The economy of language and breadth of imagination suggests a broad audience for this wide-ranging and inventive exploration.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Bunker Diary
“Brooks’ latest is not an easy novel, but it’s one that begs for rereading to suss the intricacies of its construction of plot, character development and insight into the human condition.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Wren and the Sparrow
“Nayberg’s stylized brush strokes initially take tones of brown and drear, but they warm with hope toward the end. The textured creases and cracks of paint echo the deliberate folds of the letter that holds such importance. A lyrical look at a horrific time; an appeal to the… View →
I Say Shehechiyanu
“This unnamed girl is warmhearted, generous and utterly charming as she embraces every moment and sees goodness and joy all around her, all expressed, with great enthusiasm, in simply stated declarative sentences. Filipina’s lovely, warmly hued illustrations beautifully… View →
Escape from Egypt
“Kimmel keeps the story flowing at a rapid pace, employing 21st-century tone and syntax for the twins as well as the ancients with whom they interact . . . it’s accessible for modern young readers of all religions and makes it possible for them to gain a modicum of… View →
Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel
“Instead of teaching the value of slow and steady progress, this version of the fable says: Stop and look around; there are olive groves and persimmon trees . . . There are animals everywhere: whales and ravens and swimming camels. They’re made up of bold, geometric shapes in View →
You Can Do It, Bert!
“A winning example of less is more.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Moon Dragons
“[I]ts sweet lesson of the value of art and life over a room full of gold is a lovely one.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Overturning Wrongful Convictions: Science Serving Justice
“Murray lays a solid foundation for readers, taking them through the legal system’s long road, from questioning all the way to appeal, while explaining how exoneration is achieved, mostly through DNA testing and fingerprints…. A chilling… View →