Reviews
“Children will be fascinated by the brilliant photgraphs and intriguing facts about the world of sharks. If you would like to learn more about sharks, this book is for you.” —The Reading Teacher View →
“McNish is good at creating likeable characters and exciting situations. Even the starving Roar (and her children) has personality and motivations. If teens liked the first book, the will want to read the second in the series.” —VOYA View →
A Dreidel in Time: A New Spin on an Old Tale
“This accessible chapter book tells the story of the events that led to the first Hanukkah. Devorah and Benjamin are disappointed when they receive an old dreidel from their Bubbe as a Hanukkah present. However, when they spin the dreidel, they are shocked to find themselves in… View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Fascinating, ambitious, diverse, rigorously researched, and much-needed—this book will save lives.”–Kathleen Krull, winner of the Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award for body of work, and author of the Lives Of series View →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Lee’s work reminds readers, especially LGBTQ readers, that we all come from somewhere and that even though the history books may seek to silence or throw a shadow over our truths, our truths are ours to share with the world with… View →
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
“Sydney and her family are as real and lovable as any you’ll find in children’s literature.”—Josh Berk, author of Camp Murderface View →
Help-A-Lot Shabbat
“A fun and age-appropriate Shabbat board book that young children will surely enjoy.” ―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Hanukkah Nights
“A unique and creative board book meant for the youngest children [that] also serves as a clever art lesson.” ―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Moses and the Runaway Lamb
“Jacqueline Jules adds to her successful Jewish literary tales oeuvre with this lovely and uplifting story of Moses when he was just a teenage shepherd…A nice message for children who are learning about their Jewish heritage.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Hanukkah Nights
“Imagine the wonder children will experience on parents’ laps as they are exposed to such different techniques for designing the flames as dripping, scraping, stamping, crisscrossing, sponging, spattering, doodling, and brushing.” ―San Diego Jewish World View →
Pirate Passover
“A fresh take on children’s books about this Jewish holiday.”―BayViews View →
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
“An excellent story to help Jewish children understand the Sefardic past.”―HaLapid, Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies View →
Debbie's Song
“This book is rich in themes that will spark discussion about community-building, the power of music, determination, following your passions, creativity, inclusivity, and more. And of course, many children will be moved to listen to, sing, or play Debbie Friedman’s music… View →
My Name Is Hamburger
“A historically accurate portrayal of many families’ Jewish American experience in the mid-twentieth century, with themes of antisemitism and anti-immigration that are relevant to today…a welcome addition to the canon of children’s novels in verse about the… View →
Tizzy the Dizzy Dreidel
This colorful tale is a fun addition to the extensive collection of Hanukkah stories to be enjoyed by young children."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“An excellent introduction to young children about the consequences of their actions and how those deeds may affect others.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Mrs. Maccabee's Miracle
A charming story in simple language that will delight very young children readers…If looking for a new Hanukkah book, this one will surely please the Read-Aloud crowd."―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“This story is an excellent and rich addition to Jewish children’s literature.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
Counting on Shabbat
“An ideal pick for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library board book collections for children ages 1-4.”―Midwest Book Review 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 →
Happy Purim, Grover!
“Provides a cuddly overview of the holiday that will delight young children.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
“Adorable book perfect for young children.”—Storybook Lady View →
Bedtime for Maziks
“Parents—and grandparents—will relish reading aloud as much as the children will enjoy hearing and following along.”—The Jewish Voice and Opinion View →
This Is Not a Cholent
“Teaches children to try different tasting food. Emphasizes the theme that diversity enriches our lives.”—San Diego Jewish World View →