Reviews
Drat That Cat!
“Snarky yet sweet, Ross’s pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations add comical details that will reward repeated sharing.” —School Library Journal View →
Don't Spill the Milk!
This family story shines due to Corr’s brightly painted folk-art illustrations….A warm, reassuring tale for storytimes and units on family." —School Library Journal View →
Rifka Takes a Bow
“Perlov, herself a child actor in the days of Yiddish radio, paints an affectionate and nostalgic picture of the era with her words. A nice addition to collections wishing to highlight the American Jewish experience.” —School Library Journal View →
Dino-Wrestling
“The illustrations do a great job of depicting wrestling moves, the action in general, and spot-on facial expressions….This action-packed, informational book will be snapped up by lovers of Wheeler and Gott’s previous dino-sports titles, and by newcomers.”… View →
Stolen Luck
“The competent writing is suitable to the genre and will appeal to older reluctant readers….The dance terms and ballet-centric subplots give the series special appeal to balletomanes, but they don’t so overwhelm the story lines that they will restrict the… View →
“The finely detailed artwork packs a lot into each panel….These installments provide an access point to one of the most famous works of Chinese literature.” —School Library Journal View →
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
“Children should delight in Karp’s success at such a young age while easily identifying with his need to stretch the truth about his age and experience to prove his worth.” —School Library Journal View →
“An amusing family and school story with clever chapter titles.” —School Library Journal View →
Out of Sync
“This story will reach many readers, not just reluctant ones.” —School Library Journal View →
Under Pressure
“This high-interest, slim book is an accessible read for reluctant readers and soccer fanatics.” —School Library Journal View →
Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg
“This book offers a unique perspective through the eyes of a young woman who observed and survived the worst of war.” —School Library Journal View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“This is a clear, forthright look at the startling conclusions drawn from a scientist’s research and the enormous ramifications of his conclusions. Well done, and well worth reading.” —School Library Journal View →
“Bishop’s illustrations evoke an old-world feel, and his strong diagonal lines, busy patterns, and constantly changing positions create a convincing sense of energy as the protagonist jives to the flowing musical notes in every scene.” —School Library Journal View →
“The harmonious and appealing text and illustrations present many opportunities for discussion of other topics, such as helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores before play, and thinking about the best way to solve problems.”… View →
No Baths at Camp
“It’s bath time at Max’s house, and he’s cranky about it. He grumbles that he’d rather be back at summer camp, because ‘there are no baths at camp!’ His mom is skeptical, so Max narrates a week of activities. From rock climbing to art class,… View →
Quicksilver
“A must for all libraries owning Ultraviolet and a reminder to others to buy them both.” —School Library Journal View →
Stones for Grandpa
“A gentle and moving account of a child’s grief during the first year following his grandfather’s death….This reassuring tale is a solid addition to Judaic collections or for libraries needing additional titles that address death and grief.” —School… View →
The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street
“A pleasing message about opening one’s heart (and door) to friendship.” —School Library Journal View →
It's a Mitzvah, Grover!
“Both books are brightly illustrated and explain Jewish concepts clearly, simply, and without condescension. Solid purchases for Jewish preschool programs and other preschools wishing to introduce Jewish holidays and practice.” —School Library Journal View →
The Main Event: The Moves and Muscle of Pro Wrestling
“Readers interested in the world of professional wrestling will find much to enjoy here….Jones offers a nice level of detail in an engaging voice for kids who want a little more in-depth information.” —School Library Journal View →
“Lots of information and lots of fight scenes are packed into this compact book, which will definitely be educational for readers….The illustrations are colorful and filled with action, using an eye-catching mix of panel shapes and sizes that will help readers follow the… View →
William and the Lost Spirit
“The book is most remarkable in its layers—it is a magical adventure story, it is the story of a boy trying to find his father, and it is the story of a boy who learns difficult lessons and matures while on his journey. Many teens will be intrigued by this title because of the… View →
A Marked Man: The Assassination of Malcolm X
Doeden successfully distinguishes between fact and conjecture….The striking design will certainly capture readers’ attention." —School Library Journal View →