Reviews
Brilliant Bees
“With its appealing format and simple text, Brilliant Bees will be a useful addition for the picture-book set.” —School Library Journal View →
“Raczka deserves an A+ for cleverness. . . this book is an amusing way to introduce children to famous works of art.” —School Library Journal View →
Life on a Horse Farm
“The format is inviting. Reminiscent of earlier Cheryl Bellville titles, this one is sure to be enjoyed by horse lovers.” —School Library Journal View →
How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide
“Colorful cartoonlike cats, mice, and other animals present the measurements, using examples such as a desk, door, headboard, and dime.” —School Library Journal View →
Red, White & True Blue Mallory
“Readers will relate to the child and enjoy the format of this latest entry in the chapter-book series.” —School Library Journal View →
Sukkot Treasure Hunt
“Books on the Jewish celebration of Sukkot are few and far between, and this one is unique in its focus.” —School Library Journal View →
Tennis, Anyone?
“Eye-catching, digitally rendered cartoon illustrations feature a boy with Brillo-pad hair, just like his dad’s.” —School Library Journal View →
Will and Orv
“. . .Emphasis is on the drama and excitement of the flight itself. Watercolor illustrations are true to the time and place. . .” —School Library Journal View →
“Mixing fantasy with brutal reality, McNish’s novel is disturbing as well as moving. . . McNish is an author to watch.” —School Library Journal View →
An Unbroken Chain: My Journey through the Nazi Holocaust
“Written with a good deal of emotion, the book is very affecting. A solid choice for Holocaust-memoir collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Animal Antics: The Beast Jokes Ever!
“Filled with puns and wordplay, the quips are packed with child appeal. Whimsical and bright cartoon illustrations appear throughout the book.” — School Library Journal View →
Colors of Mexico
“Large cheery oil paintings done in bright hues and with bold strokes reflect the countryside and various aspects of Mexican culture.” —School Library Journal View →
Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable
“Anyone who has ever celebrated a family holiday in which food is a key component will appreciate this clever picture book.” —School Library Journal View →
Wolf's Coming!
“Suspense builds from the very first page of this new twist on the not-such-a-big-bad-wolf theme.”―School Library Journal View →
Blackberry Stew
“The textured paintings nicely depict the child’s emotions. Useful bibliotherapy for children dealing with the loss of a loved one.” —School Library Journal View →
Colors of the Navajo
“Large cheery oil paintings done in bright hues and with bold strokes reflect the countryside and various aspects of Mexican culture.” —School Library Journal View →
“Through 23 works of art, Raczka shows the timeless appeal of reading. . . This eye-catching collection is a welcome addition.” —School Library Journal View →
Washington Is Burning
“Notable for telling a historical event from the viewpoint of a slave. . . realistic paintings in vibrant colors illustrate these easy readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Benjamin and the Silver Goblet
“A fine introduction to the biblical tale for young readers, with a strong message about the importance of forgiveness and family.” —School Library Journal View →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“. . .Porter’s beautiful illustrations have a powerful, primitive style. . . Realistic, full-color artwork. . . Welcome additions to biographical and historical collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
“Sammy is endearing. . . This gentle tale should appeal to youngsters of all backgrounds. The colorful collage illustrations are both instructive and cheerful.” —School Library Journal View →
Everybody Bakes Bread
“Thornton’s richly colored, softly realistic illustrations show the diversity of age and nationality, lifestyles, and staple foods of this friendly neighborhood.” —School Library Journal View →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
“. . .Well written. . . Making the events memorable for young readers. . . The ideal supplement to units on civil rights and African-American history.” —School Library Journal View →