Reviews
Vincent van Gogh
“. . .the artwork is well-chosen, and nicely reproduced on durable paper.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Papa, Daddy, and Riley
“A little girl with two dads confronts homophobia. . . . Sweet if not groundbreaking.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
My Singing Nana
“A tender tribute to families who have loved ones suffering from dementia.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
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 →
Big Bold Beautiful Me
“An upbeat, uncomplicated ode to bodies that are big, thick, broad, and boundless.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Not-So-Scary Dog
“Beneficial to families. . . . A fear of dogs is no match for serviceable practicality.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Forests & Jungles
“. . .an enlightened look at an array of endangered species that range across the globe.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Band Together
“A loner duck comes into his own. . . . Both vulnerability and self-confidence shine.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Blossom and Bud
“Two flowers learn the power of self-acceptance . . . . Blooms with positive textual messages . . . .”—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 →
Elephant's Music
“Even a noisemaker can find a place in the band . . . . An agreeable lesson in inclusion.”—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 →
Who Brought the Hamantaschen?
“A charming introduction to colors, set against the backdrop of a happy, child-centered holiday.” – 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 →
