Reviews
She's a Mensch!: Jewish Women Who Rocked the World
“Jewish women are celebrated in this wonderful picture book. . . . The illustrator did an incredible job portraying each woman to highlight their contributions to society. This book evokes a sense of Jewish pride and will inspire readers to pursue their… View →
The Boy from Seville
“This suspenseful novel gives a gritty look at life in Spain during the Inquisition. The action is non-stop and the suspense builds throughout the book as Manuel narrowly escapes discovery time after time.” View →
“Highly recommended for all ages, it conveys a joyous message: learning the structure and meaning of the rituals and prayers will add to our enjoyment of celebrating Shabbat and the Jewish festivals.” View →
It's Shofar Time!
“The brief amount of text on each page and very appealing children pictured…make this just right for using with pre-schoolers, their parents, and in the classroom. Recommended for all Jewish libraries.” View →
The Shapes of My Jewish Year
“The bold and colorful illustrations enhance the text, but the drawings can also stand alone and can be enjoyed without reading the text. Young non-readers will enjoy recognizing and identifying the familiar shapes of Shabbat and the Jewish holidays.” View →
The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
“…the value of friendship, working together, and even Tikkun Olam are nicely woven into the story.” View →
Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale
“Elementary-aged children will laugh and giggle at both the text and pictures in this refreshing and hilarious Hanukkah tale.” View →
“Cute animals, sweet thoughts and loving ways inform the pre-school crowd about the various names for grandparents in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. The targeted readers, ages 3-6, will find the situations amusing and comforting.” View →
It's Tu B'Shevat!
“The simple rhyming text moves fluidly from one page to the next and the slightly stylized illustrations, in a soothing color palette, are serene… The concept of yearly growth is conveyed nicely.” View →
“[The seder scene] reaps the benefits of the author’s extensive research, and does a remarkable job of making the experience come alive for the reader. The painted illustrations add just the right amount of drama to the story.” View →
“This will be a great read-aloud for preschoolers and primary grade students, who will appreciate the adorable illustrations, and will laugh out loud …Highly recommended for school and synagogue libraries.” View →
Happy Birthday, World: A Rosh Hashanah Celebration
“This book will please a small child – something special just for them.” —Chicago Jewish Star View →
The Best Sukkot Pumpkin Ever
—"Micah is excited to be visiting the pumpkin patch with his parents and other families from their synagogue. Farmer Jared tells Micah that they will be picking pumpkins to donate to the soup kitchen. Micah’s dad adds that ‘When we help others like that, we’re… View →
The Rabbi and the Reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence
This emotional picture book captures two different men who share the same plea: do not be silent about injustice! They are from different countries, with differing backgrounds, and have faced different dangers that have turned the scars they bear into activist outreach… View →
Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry
This biography of a famous Canadian-American architect is presented through freeform illustrations that grab your attention the way his buildings do. Energy jumps off each page, with the book’s combination of evocative words and emblematic works. Author… View →
Raquela's Seder
Comforting, warm, deeply toned illustrations and simple, quiet storytelling portray a moment in the life of Raquela, a young girl who is an only child and… View →
The World Needs Beautiful Things
“Artistic passion and talent are rewarded in this delightful rendition of Exodus 31 when God tells Moses that He has chosen Bezalel, whom he endowed with a divine spirit in every kind of craft, to build the Mishkan. The picture book shows these talents. Bezalel starts as a young… View →
“Jules’s fourth Ziz book continues her versions of Midrash stories featuring the giant bird of Jewish mythology. The Ziz is summoned by the wise King Solomon of Israel for a critical job-keeping the Princess Magda company in her lonely tower. Locked up to protect her… View →