Reviews
The Christmas Mitzvah
“The Christmas Mitvzah will leave the reader with a warm, gratifying feeling and a desire to find people in need of help who they can assist in ways large and small.”—Jewish Book Council View →
In a Heartbeat
“This brief read with a simplified style intended for reluctant and struggling teen readers provides much-needed queer representation for this format.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Churnin’s comprehensive and inspiring text, paired with Nayberg’s rich multi-layered, expressive, and artful mixed-media illustrations, bring to life this remarkable woman who was long overdue for a picture book biography.” — Rachel Kamin, Jewish Book… View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Carole Boston Weatherford provides unflinching narration . . . Collages made of photographs and fine-lined sketches on scratchboard by Jeffery Boston Weatherford, combined with boldly graphical book design, give the picture book a cinematic quality, placing due emphasis on Miss… View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“This lovely book represents the epitome of interfaith, interracial, and intergenerational interaction. People of all social classes, ethnicities, sizes and shapes are represented in the charming, down-to-earth illustrations. This is the perfect story to demonstrate that our… View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Churnin portrays the organizational skill and human kindness of her subject with love and admiration. She expands the main text with comprehensive back matter that includes additional historical information, facts about the Purim holiday and a timeline. Nayberg’s stylized… View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Using concise but informative text, Churnin does an excellent job of introducing this dynamic woman in a picture book format . . . [while] Nayberg’s modernist, expressionistic illustrations effectively capture Henrietta’s powerful persona.”—starred, School… View →
Robo-Motion: Robots That Move Like Animals
“The imaginations of young readers are sure to be engaged by this title, and will have them viewing flora and fauna through the lens of biomimicry.”—School Library Journal View →
Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
“An exciting and stimulating treat for those open to the picture book format but capable of reading advanced middle-grade text.”—School Library Journal View →
How Is a Bandage Like a Worm?: Medicine Imitating Nature
“[I]ntroduces the concept of biomimicry to primary-grade readers by spotlighting how certain animals have inspired different inventions in STEM fields.”—Booklist View →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Magical Menorah
“Expect to have readers eagerly awaiting another adventure with Pinky Bloom!” — Beth Gallego, AJL Newsletter View →
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
“These stories will surely inspire young people to advocate for their own passions. . . . an excellent book for teens and socially conscious educators and club leaders.”—School Library Journal View →
The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler
The author skillfully weaves many disparate threads to create a clever and entertaining fabric of community." — Debbie Colodny, AJL Newsletter View →
The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent
“The lure and danger of Antarctica is vividly captured . . . Readers will discover a unique continent in need of preservation in this appealing, well-researched book.”—Booklist View →
A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our World
“This science-and-social-studies crossover offers a global perspective of climate-related developments . . . a documented, balanced, and accessible update on an evolving crisis.”—Booklist View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“This inspirational cross-cultural story, based on true events, captures the holiday spirit . . . the message is a worthy one and the writing is clear, concise, and accessible. The cartoon-style illustrations are humorous and appealing, depicting a multicultural cast [with] a… View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“A stirring, lyrical portrait of hope and intergenerational bonds.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Hattie and Olaf
“This is the perfect offering for readers who have graduated from the Dani books by Lagercrantz and Eriksson . . . or who resonate with Hilary McKay’s brand of bracing hilarity.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Christmas Crumb
“Treleaven’s rhyming couplets make the story hop along easily for a read-aloud and sets the happy atmosphere that will follow the characters (and the crumb) . . . Some pages host small details that young readers will love pointing out, such as the expressions of background… View →
Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest
“Profuse line and wash illustration, in a minimal palette of light oranges and browns, set the scene and capture atmosphere and personalities beautifully, from the egomaniacal witch to Dulcinea’s sweet father—whether as a human or a tree.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our World
“A Hot Mess is an unvarnished introduction to climate change that’s refreshing about sharing the supporting science.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Hello, Hanukkah!
“This is a perfect Hanukkah package of colors, counting, and traditions. All libraries serving Jewish patrons will want to add this little gem to their board book collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“[A]spiring authors will find the volume intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Asking for Help
“Social-emotional learning and early literacy skills come together in this new series. . . . With thoughtful features to support beginning readers, this series is recommended for collections needing SEL materials.”—School Library Journal View →