Reviews
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“A camel, a train mishap and the holiday of Hanukkah bring together a Bedouin and a Jew in acts of kindness and camaraderie. Eager to celebrate with friends in Jaffa, Ari balances an armload of sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts), dreidels, menorah, bottle of oil and… View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“The traditional family Hanukkah celebration is here adjusted to include an autistic boy’s interpretation. Jacob’s brother, Nathan, can be quite vexing, especially when he repeats himself constantly. Jacob’s mother has explained that Nathan’s ‘mind is wired… View →
My Boyfriend Bites: Book 3
“Fine fare for Buffy fans of all…types. Hip, steamy fun.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans
“Monroe’s breezy, detailed illustrations match the energy and enthusiasm of her tale. Fact-filled fun for the curious fixer-in-training.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“A lyrical, understated punk-kid love song to Brooklyn and to chosen family…. The tone is as raw, down-to-earth and transcendent as the music Scout and Kid ultimately make together.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Ultraviolet
“Anderson, a Canadian author of fantasy, is an assured storyteller with a knack for creating memorable characters. The barren, northern Ontario setting—where NASA astronauts once trained for moon landings—slyly accents a twisty plot refreshingly free of YA View →
Tricky Coyote Tales: Book 1
“These 64 pages give readers an entertaining and even well-rounded look at Coyote’s personality: the trickster, fool and occasional wise man of tradition…. So what if the tone isn’t completely authentic—who doesn’t like to see a coyote fall off a cliff?”… View →
The Shabbat Princess
“Meltzer’s child-oriented tale presents a lovely way to honor the Sabbath with a bit of respectful festivity.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Green Bible Stories for Children
“From Noah’s Ark and the flood, illustrating the beauty of the planet’s biodiversity, to Joshua’s need for sunlight to successfully defend the people of Gibeon with solar power, each scene is connected to a contemporary interpretation through introductory paragraphs and… View →
Ruby, Violet, Lime: Looking for Color
“Worthy of even the most overflowing of colorful collections, this is sure to be the beginning of many a color adventure, both in school and out.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
In Trouble
“Valuable insight into a time when abortions were illegal and pregnant teenagers were hidden away instead of filmed for a reality TV show.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Fall Mixed Up
“A true celebration of fall certain to be a winner with teachers and children alike; here’s hoping that the rest of the seasons will follow.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Escape from Planet Yastol
“A quick pace—punctuated with the siblings’ spats, creatures with polka dots, slavers, deserts, bird droppings and Josh’s frequent references to his original story—moves this volume along nicely. Every time Josh faces a new villain or challenging environment, he wishes… View →
You Will Call Me Drog
“A sturdy debut.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Secret of the Skeleton Key
“This intriguing tale has vivid characters and such a tantalizing cliffhanger that the readers won’t be able to resist cracking the next Code Busters.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur
“Sharp-eyed viewers can join the search, as nearly every one of Reynolds’ full-spread, comical cartoon scenes features an unobtrusive glimpse of a green tail or part of a humped back with jagged ridges.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
“Collins’ artwork serves as an immediate draw to this rambunctious tale of a comically shape-shifting young boy. Energetic illustrations, laden with emotional expressiveness, chronicle the various creatures and things into which the boy morphs, reflecting his changing moods… View →
The Lonely Beast
“Using what looks like paint and cut-paper collage, Judge creates open settings in artfully contrasted colors and textures that give his central figure both a strong visual presence and an enigmatic air carrying hints of deeper meanings…. Judge’s art stands out.”… View →
Fish You Were Here: Book 4
“Venable and Yue’s Pet Shop Private Eye graphic series continues to charm. Yue’s adorable pet-shop fur (and scale) people are just as expressive as their human counterparts, and Venable’s gentle mystery and delightful, dry humor will extend Sasspant’s… View →
Jumping Jenny
“Bari’s story of one girl’s approach to the Jewish principle of ‘tikkun olam’ (literally, “repair the world”) will resonate as readers watch Jenny achieve her exhausting, triumphant success." —Kirkus Reviews View →
“Blended shades of blues, purples and greens done in watercolor, pen and pastel illuminate the old Israeli scenes integral to the narration. Heartwarming for Jewish collections and religious-school settings.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Yuvi's Candy Tree
“Large, mostly double-page paintings in soft yellow, tan and blue hues on a textured canvas reflect the intrigue, emotion and difficulty of the journey. Uncomplicated language expressed in a direct and honest voice plus vibrant illustrations make Israel’s Operation Moses… View →
I Love Him to Pieces: Book 1
“A hoot from opening salvo (‘JACK CHEN, YOU’RE THE FATHER OF MY BABY!’) to closing clinch.”… View →