Reviews
The Queen Who Saved Her People
“Gentle humor, clever rhyme, dynamic illustrations, and biblical accuracy deliver an energetic, age-appropriate holiday story through a dexterous narrative that converts to a drama script. Author Tilda Balsley gifts the picture book crowd, their teachers, and parents with an… View →
“Ella, along with her parents and her stuffed animal Koofi the Kof (monkey), fly to Israel. On the plane Ella spills mango juice on Koofi. As the smiling stewardess wipes the juice off Koofi she says, ‘Eyn ba’aya. No problem,’ which becomes a refrain throughout… View →
Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah
The account is told in an accessible rhyme with a refrain “Sometimes it only takes a few,/who know what’s right and do it, too.” Children will relate to the bright, stylized, cartoon-like illustrations and the characters’ dramatic expressions. View →
Rosie Saves the World
“Rosie Saves the World is a charming picture book that teaches children about the Jewish concepts of tikkun olam, repair of the world; tzedakah, charity; mitzvot, good deeds; and areyvut, helping our own family and community. View →
“It’s hard – no, it’s impossible – to resist the winning photographs of preschoolers that are at the heart of this little book.” —Jewish Book World View →
Where Do People Go When They Die?
“This thoughtful book. . . beautifully illustrated. . . fills a gaping void. . . It succeeds marvelously in offering a range of ways for children, and the adults in their lives, to think about death. The answers provided in this book are comforting, thought-provoking, and… View →
All About Rosh Hashanah
“Together the books [All About Rosh Hashanah, All About Yom Kippur] provide a wonderful basic library for youngsters 5 to 10 years of age. Every Jewish home library with children should have these books.” —Jewish World News View →
All About Yom Kippur
“Together the books [All About Rosh Hashanah, All About Yom Kippur] provide a wonderful basic library for youngsters 5 to 10 years of age. Every Jewish home library with children should have these books.” —Jewish World News View →
Apples and Pomegranates: A Rosh Hashanah Seder
“Decorative watercolor illustrations, along with a clean design, make the book attractive and user friendly. It’s easy to imagine a family, or any group, enjoying a Rosh Hashanah Seder with such engaging, stimulating guidance.” —Jewish Book… View →
Let's Visit Israel
“Through clear, winsome illustrations and a very short text, Israel is presented as a colorful, varied and beautiful country” —Jewish Book World View →
Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
“As seen through Sammy’s big, round eyes, Israel is a diverse, colorful, and meaningful place for Jews – just what one hopes preschoolers will grasp.” —Jewish Book World View →
“The book makes teaching the Ten Commandments to young children effortless and effective….perfect for use both at home and in the classroom.” View →
Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
“This book teaches not only about some of the Passover traditions, it also teaches children about the many different kinds of dinosaurs that roamed the earth. Imagine, they were all Jewish!”—San Diego Jewish World View →
Janusz Korczak's Children
“This short chapter book with illustrations on each page…is a good way to introduce the subject of the Holocaust to children in grades 2-5.” View →
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
“This engaging new book will be valuable to young readers, offering a new perspective on Jewish American history and a series of world-changing events.”―Jewish Book Council View →
The Button Box
“The authors construct a world filled with color and texture that will spark the interests of young readers of today. "—Jewish Book Council View →
The Boy from Seville
“This suspenseful novel gives a gritty look at life in Spain during the Inquisition. The action is non-stop and the suspense builds throughout the book as Manuel narrowly escapes discovery time after time.” View →
“Highly recommended for all ages, it conveys a joyous message: learning the structure and meaning of the rituals and prayers will add to our enjoyment of celebrating Shabbat and the Jewish festivals.” View →
It's Shofar Time!
“The brief amount of text on each page and very appealing children pictured…make this just right for using with pre-schoolers, their parents, and in the classroom. Recommended for all Jewish libraries.” View →
The Shapes of My Jewish Year
“The bold and colorful illustrations enhance the text, but the drawings can also stand alone and can be enjoyed without reading the text. Young non-readers will enjoy recognizing and identifying the familiar shapes of Shabbat and the Jewish holidays.” View →
The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
“…the value of friendship, working together, and even Tikkun Olam are nicely woven into the story.” View →
Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale
“Elementary-aged children will laugh and giggle at both the text and pictures in this refreshing and hilarious Hanukkah tale.” View →
“Cute animals, sweet thoughts and loving ways inform the pre-school crowd about the various names for grandparents in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. The targeted readers, ages 3-6, will find the situations amusing and comforting.” View →
It's Tu B'Shevat!
“The simple rhyming text moves fluidly from one page to the next and the slightly stylized illustrations, in a soothing color palette, are serene… The concept of yearly growth is conveyed nicely.” View →