Reviews
The Prince of Steel Pier
“A tween gets in over his head in this introspective and nostalgic story.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Rebecca's Prayer for President Lincoln
“Highlights an intriguing aspect of Jewish American history through a child’s eyes.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Forests & Jungles
“. . .an enlightened look at an array of endangered species that range across the globe.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“A resourceful young tooth fairy on her first mission encounters unexpected difficulties in this charmer.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Blackberry Stew
“Porter’s rich, textured paintings, with their distinctive use of line, are warm and lively.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Trick-or-Treat on Milton Street
“The colorful illustrations, especially the rather large man in the tutu, will make children laugh. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye
“Marshall’s pencil drawings dramatically complement this pivotal moment in a young girl’s life.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Sukkot Treasure Hunt
“A realistic and eco-friendly perspective of both simple Israeli life and the holiday.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Snow Walker
“Young’s illustrations wonderfully evoke the old New York City and the storm of the century.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Little Wolf's Book of Badness
“. . .fans of Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants will be heartily amused by this broad British farce.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“An enlightening, child-friendly exploration of what it really means to say “I’m sorry.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Sail Away, Little Boat
“Deeply respectful of the places where man and nature meet, this is a serene journey of beauty.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Zvuvi's Israel
“Topaz’s joyfully rendered watercolor scenes accompany a chatty text with both tour guides leading the way.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland
“Readers will be enticed by both the scientific detective work and by the tantalizing mysteries that remain.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
More Than Meets the Eye: Seeing Art with All Five Senses
“This is a work to examine again and again. A delightful, insightful introduction to the world of art.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Button Box
“Both the modern and medieval characters are presented in emotionally charged language as unique individuals with strong personalities.” —Kirkus Reviews STARRED View →
All Aboard for Noah's Ark!
“This new take on the Noah story will be welcome for its freshness and flashes of modern humor.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Death on Sacred Ground
“Feder interweaves details of Jewish and Seneca traditions and ceremonies and is knowledgeable about and respectful of both groups. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Sometimey Friend
“Those who’ve read the first two installments in Sylvia’s life will want to continue with this one.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
What I Had Was Singing: The Story of Marian Anderson
“. . .eloquently portrayed. . . With many anecdotes from the singer’s own recollections, meticulously researched, and told in moving but unsentimental prose. . .” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Firehills
“Quick cinematic shifts of scene and viewpoint increase suspense, as the fast-paced plot gallops to the dramatic climax.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History
“This will be useful for classroom studies and discussions with a rarely told perspective on families and coming to America.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Choo Choo Clickety-Clack!
“Each mode of transportation is great at something in this vibrant read-aloud. . . a splendidly zippy lap-time experience.” —Kirkus Reviews View →