Reviews
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
“. . .informative and straightforward. An inspirational book about a woman usually overlooked in biographies for this age group.” —School Library Journal View →
From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between
“Alice’s journey from impressionable naïveté to courageous pluck is a convincing lesson on friendship and tolerance.” —School Library Journal View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt
“Monroe’s watercolor-and-ink illustrations enlarge Chico’s adventure. . . a real treat for observant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Let My People Go!
“This book will be welcome in Jewish and Christian educational settings and may enliven family Passover Seders. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“Clara’s story teaches children about tenacity, caring for and about others, and strength of character.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →
Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs
“These titles meet the perennial need for dinosaur books that offer the right combination of information and action.” —School Library Journal View →
“With pleasant, animated illustrations, this unique story connects the two Jewish holidays. The simple text reads well aloud. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Liberty or Death: A Story about Patrick Henry
“The writing style is engaging and the circumstances surrounding his important speeches are explained in easily understood terms.” — School Library Journal View →
Dinosaur on Shabbat
“This Book is the best of the series and will be heavily used by teachers in Jewish preschools.” — School Library Journal View →
Girl Power in the Classroom: A Book About Girls, Their Fears, and Their Future
“. . .will be popular browsing items with girls who want to know more about managing themselves and their lives.” —School Library Journal View →
Girl Power in the Mirror: A Book about Girls, Their Bodies, and Themselves
“. . .will be popular browsing items with girls who want to know more about managing themselves and their lives.” —School Library Journal View →
Horned Dinosaurs
“These titles meet the perennial need for dinosaur books that offer the right combination of information and action.” —School Library Journal View →
Armored Dinosaurs
“These titles meet the perennial need for dinosaur books that offer the right combination of information and action.” —School Library Journal View →
Hillary to the Rescue
“. . .Hillary’s good sense and willingness to help send a positive message, and the cat characters are entertaining.” —School Library Journal View →
“. . .this enjoyable collection presents an array of action-packed art fit for independent perusal or group discussion.” —School Library Journal View →
Mother Teresa
“Although there are many biographies of Mother Teresa, this one stands out as an inviting and inspiring beginning reader.” —School Library Journal View →
"In an outlandish combination of pourquoi and tall tale, Schnetzler takes readers on a rip-roaring, hilarious adventure." —School Library Journal View →
“Eating Well helps youngsters learn how to choose and maintain a healthy diet by following the USDA’s MyPyramid.” — School Library Journal View →
“Markle’s overviews of jackals, Tasmanian devils, and wolverines skillfully mingle the sights, sounds, and smells of their worlds.” —School Library Journal View →
“Markle’s overviews of jackals, Tasmanian devils, and wolverines skillfully mingle the sights, sounds, and smells of their worlds.” —School Library Journal View →
Coriander the Contrary Hen
“. . .children will be able to relate to her and may even want to talk about their own ‘Coriander days.’” —School Library Journal View →
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
“This is a worthwhile addition to history collections, especially those in need of titles for early or reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Three Jumps to Sorry: A Yom Kippur Story
“This short and sweet primer on saying sorry for one’s wrongs is a useful SEL selection for everyone.”―School Library Journal View →