Reviews
How Do Bears Sleep?
“The sleeping bear is amusing in a somewhat cartoonlike style.” —School Library Journal View →
Charley and Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle
“An additional purchase for collections where Hanukkah stories are popular.” – School Library Journal View →
Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect
“A therapeutic tool for school counselors, therapists, and social workers.”—School Library Journal View →
“These easy-readers use large, full-color photographs and one sentence per page to introduce young children to water. These titles. . . will be welcome additions to school libraries where kindergartners and first graders study the topic.” — School Library Journal View →
Buzzing Rattlesnakes
“This interactive approach is designed to spark discussion and should be especially appealing to young listeners. The eye-catching photos nicely complement the writing. . . good starting points for sparking interest in the topics, especially for libraries that serve a large… View →
The Hero Handbook
“Exercises at the end of each chapter help readers explore the idea of power in the context of knowing oneself and confidently exercising kindness. A teen audience will find the chapter on the literary archetypes that friends often fulfill particularly entertaining. . . . A solid… View →
Dance of the Swan: A Story about Anna Pavlova
“Clearly written and upbeat, this sensitive portrayal will inspire young readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Saving the Whooping Crane
“This is an incredible story of hardship, perseverance, loss, and triumph.” —School Library Journal View →
Druscilla's Halloween
“. . .just the right amount of spookiness and ample touches of humor.” —School Library Journal View →
Beautiful Beads
“The colors are vivid, and the illustrations perfectly complement the text.” —School Library Journal View →
Regine's Book: A Teen Girl's Last Words
“®eaders will find themselves rooting for Regine until the end.”—School Library Journal View →
Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing
“Part history, part fashion adviser, part shopping manual, and all fun.” –School Library Journal View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“This is a fascinating glimpse into another time…It’s great!”―School Library Journal 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 →
Transportation Then and Now
“Excellent, simple introductions to history that are just right for beginning readers.” — School Library Journal View →
Communication Then and Now
“Excellent, simple introductions to history that are just right for beginning readers.” — School Library Journal View →
Colors of Japan
“The soft, fluid, in some cases almost monochromatic pictures suit the narrative.” —School Library Journal View →
Love, Ruby Valentine
“This story. . . should take a prominent place on Valentine’s Day bookshelves.” —School Library Journal View →
Jumping Kangaroos
“New readers hungry for factual information will be drawn to these titles.” —School Library Journal View →
Pet Hermit Crab
“The pictures clearly depict the topic at hand, and often, enhance it.” —School Library Journal View →
School Bus Drivers
“New readers hungry for factual information will be drawn to these titles.” —School Library Journal View →
"A useful volume, especially given Myanmar’s recent coverage in the media." —School Library Journal View →
“Charming and full of humor, this is sure to be a favorite. . .” —School Library Journal View →