Reviews
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 →
The Purim Superhero
“PreS-Gr 2—Nate is having a hard time choosing a costume for his synagogue’s Purim celebration. All the boys in his Hebrew class plan to dress as superheroes, but he is much more interested in aliens. With help from his two fathers (Daddy and Abba) and inspired by the… View →
Cloneward Bound
“Funny and adventurous with a theatrical flair, this story will keep readers turning pages. A fun, fast-paced romp.” —School Library Journal View →
I Don't Want to Go to the Hospital!
“The large, expressive watercolors have lots of amusing detail, like the cat having a fish dinner on the roof….Sure to be popular with fans of the series.” —School Library Journal View →
How Do Helicopters Work?
“These introductions combine plenty of big, bright color photos with explanatory texts that, for all their brevity, will give new readers healthy doses of specific information.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Tasty Sandwiches
“These recipes manage to hit a sweet spot in kid cookery: they require little in the way of expertise, yet are complex enough to be interesting….The instructions are detailed and thoroughly illustrated with clear color drawings; photos show the enticing final products.” View →
Yummy Soup and Salad Recipes
“These recipes manage to hit a sweet spot in kid cookery: they require little in the way of expertise, yet are complex enough to be interesting….The instructions are detailed and thoroughly illustrated with clear color drawings; photos show the enticing final products.” View →
Two Shy Pandas
“This sweet story could give a gentle push to shy youngsters.” —School Library Journal View →
You've Got Spirit!: Cheers, Chants, Tips, and Tricks Every Cheerleader Needs to Know
“A brief but strong list of recommended reading and websites is included. Youngsters would enjoy this guide.” —School Library Journal View →
The Pets You Get
“[T]he children and animals shine and take center stage in the big, bold, and colorful illustrations, with backgrounds minimal or nonexistent.” —School Library Journal View →
Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball
“Morse’s energetic illustrations add an old-fashioned charm to the narrative….This entertaining and informative story will delight young sports fans.” —School Library Journal View →
My Crocodile Does Not Bite
“This fun read-aloud will keep listeners and readers chuckling. Kulka’s spirited acrylic artwork gives personality to the characters and adds to the humor.” —School Library Journal View →
Cookie, the Walker
“Part picture book with full-page illustrations, part comic book with speech balloons and panels, the story is illustrated in a cartoonish two-dimensional cartoon style. Funny antics abound.” —School Library Journal View →
Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne and the Secret Mud That Changed Baseball
“Dominguez’s illustrations, which are painterly in style, look as if pastels were used to draw the dramatic baseball poses in a variety of perspectives….This accessible story will be enjoyable to a larger audience than just baseball fans.” —School Library… View →
The Sin-Eater's Confession
Reminiscent of Bick’s Drowning Instinct (Carolrhoda Lab, 2012), the story is told in flashback, this time in diary-type letters….This novel should be in all YA collections, and would be interesting reading for members of GSA’s." —School Library Journal View →
Oh! If Only...
“Nearly every page is full of movement as animals fly or scamper away, and bright primary colors highlight focal points. Kids will enjoy the increasing destruction and silliness, while the minimal text and refrain make this a good read-aloud.” —School Library Journal View →
My Happy Life
“The illustrations complement the narrative well, and will enable younger readers to feel a sense of accomplishment for tackling a lengthy chapter book….The difficult subjects are handled gracefully, allowing children to realize that happiness comes and goes, and that… View →
My Happy Life
“The illustrations complement the narrative well, and will enable younger readers to feel a sense of accomplishment for tackling a lengthy chapter book….The difficult subjects are handled gracefully, allowing children to realize that happiness comes and goes, and that… View →