Reviews
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 →
“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 →
My Whirling Twirling Motor
“A practical, sensitive depiction of a child with ADHD facing challenges and receiving affirmation . . . . Compassionate, helpful, and wise.”—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 →
Layla's Luck
“It’s more than luck that wins the day. . . . An effective boost of self-confidence for little ones.”—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 →
“Orr illustrates her sympathetic portrait of this wise, gentle, black man with nicely composed paintings of the brilliant hues of the Caribbean.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Grandma Francisca Remembers: A Hispanic-American Family Story
“Teachers, grandparents, and parents will enjoy sharing this with children of all cultures and then moving on to their own family memories.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?
“This book subtitled ‘What Is a Noun?’ appropriately abounds with persons, places and things, while rhymes drop broad hints about using nouns.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Rabbits on Mars
“Schamber makes a colorful debut here, combining ‘Roger Rabbit’-like cartoon animals with digitally manipulated photographs into big, splashy swirls of action.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?
“His [Cleary’s] humorous text does a solid but entertaining job of introducing different types of prepositions and formulating a workable definition.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Smile a Lot!
“Carlson makes an undeniable case for grins over grumps. Carlson knows how to make dry humor work for three-year-olds.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Hanukkah Around the World
“Wehrman’s soft muted paintings, which sketch out maps, traditional dress and foods, add a further instructional element to the fictional prose.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Miriam at the River
“Elegant storks wade in the water as hippos and crocodiles swim nearby. This biblical tale is filled with wonder, hope, and beauty.” — Kirkus Reviews View →