Reviews
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 →
How to Manage Your Social Power in Middle School: Kid Confident Book 1
“In a time of rising anxiety and emphasis on SEL, this book aims to equip readers to bolster self-confidence and agency to take action for healthier relationships and selves and successfully hits the mark.”—School Library Journal View →
Totally Uncool
“This story is short, simple, and appealing. . . suitable for libraries needing to round out their holding in family relationships, especially those involving single-parent families.” —School Library Journal View →
The Action of Subtraction
“This book has value in the mathematic section of libraries and will find a place in classrooms with teachers who want to appeal to a variety of learning styles.” —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 →
"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 →
Hanukkah Nights
“Colors and religion and board books all together? My kind of party!” —School Library Journal View →
Forests & Jungles
“The poems, which can add depth and interest to a school unit or research report, make these titles [Forests & Jungles and Grasslands & Deserts] more readable. Two titles that are well suited for class discussion on habitats, endangered animals, and conservation.”… View →
Grasslands & Deserts
“The poems, which can add depth and interest to a school unit or research report, make these titles [Grasslands & Deserts and Forests & Jungles] more readable. Two titles that are well suited for class discussion on habitats, endangered animals, and conservation.”… View →
Cooking the Mexican Way
“Each well-organized and well-written book [Cooking the Mexican Way, Cooking the East African Way, and Cooking the French Way] now has a greater emphasis on low-fat and vegetarian recipes. These new titles will be useful for cultural and heritage school projects as well as fun… View →
Cooking the French Way
“Each well-organized and well-written book [Cooking the French Way, Cooking the Mexican Way, and Cooking the East African Way] now has a greater emphasis on low-fat and vegetarian recipes. These new titles will be useful for cultural and heritage school projects as well as fun… View →
Cooking the East African Way
“Each well-organized and well-written book [Cooking the East African Way, Cooking the Mexican Way, and Cooking the French Way] now has a greater emphasis on low-fat and vegetarian recipes. These new titles will be useful for cultural and heritage school projects as well as fun… View →
Crafts to Make in the Fall
“Twenty-nine craft projects with autumn themes, including a school bus picture frame, a fall tree lapel pin, a soft sculpture pumpkin, a leaf-print banner, and a tree puppet that changes color. Two projects can also be used for Jewish holidays. . . The full-color drawings are… View →
Senses on the Farm
“. . .the farm subject and vibrant photographs will have great appeal to young children.” —School Library Journal View →
The Fastest Dinosaurs
“Simple, eye-catching, and informative, these books will fly off the shelves.” —School Library Journal View →
Tiger Turcotte Takes on the Know-It-All
“This solid chapter book for those transitioning from beginning readers has wide appeal.” —School Library Journal View →