Reviews
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem
“Rendered in thin black line and bright watercolors on visually diverse page spreads, the cartoon illustrations offer much to pore over and reflect this illustrator’s trademark sense of quirky humor.” —School Library Journal View →
“Prosmitsky’s comical and expressive illustrations complement Strom’s tale. . . Readers who enjoyed Heidi Smith Hyde’s Mendel’s Accordion (Lerner, 2007) will appreciate this new klezmer-themed shtetl story.” —School… View →
Mapping My Day
“The playful cartoon artwork is simple enough to allow young readers to absorb the mindfulness and geographic reasoning lessons that are demonstrated on each page . . . An excellent addition to geography collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Where Is My State?
“. . .these books [Where Is My State?, Where Is My Continent?, and Where Is My Country?] are attractive and will fill a niche for those who insist on introducing these concepts to kindergartners.” —School Library Journal View →
Where Is My Country?
“. . .these books [Where Is My Country?, Where Is My Continent?, and Where Is My State?] are attractive and will fill a niche for those who insist on introducting these concepts to kindergartners.” —School Library Journal View →
"In Working with Others, Nelson explains that everyone gets angry but that it is important to know how to resolve conflicts. . .The concept of compromise is also introduced. . . Useful and informative additions." —School Library Journal… View →
Happy Birthday, Mallory!
“Mallory’s enthusiasm is infectious and she can be understanding when things don’t go her way. . . Cartoonlike drawings and large print make the story accessible to early chapter-book readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Where Is My Continent?
“. . .these books [Where Is My Continent?, Where Is My Country?, and Where Is My State?] are attractive and will fill a niche for those who insist on introducing these concepts to kindergartners.” —School Library Journal View →
Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale
“The amusing rhythmic text carries the action along from one crazy night to the next, supported by a busy cast of characters whose antics are illustrated on crowded spreads rich in color.” —School Library Journal View →
Robins: Songbirds of Spring
“Cheerful, realistic, color illustrations accompany a simple rhyming text that describes the life cycle of the American robin. . . this bright little book will appeal to readers and fit tidily into the curriculum.” —School Library Journal View →
Sammy Spider's First Shabbat
“This sweet story, told in very simple language, accurately portrays this Jewish ritual. . . Large, bright, mixed-media cut-paper illustrations enhance the childlike mood. . . A gentle story for any collection.” —School Library Journal View →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
“Bootman’s full-color paintings are full of life and his steel pan man has quite a gleam in his eye. A great way to revitalize a well-known tale.” —School Library Journal View →
Menorah Under the Sea
“This unusual combination of Antarctic exploration and Judaism’s best-known holiday is sure to intrigue readers. Perhaps it will even inspire them to create their own found-object art.” —School Library Journal View →
Prisoner for Liberty
“Although there may be fictionalization, a bibliography with primary sources suggests the depth of the author’s research. Orback’s paintings add to the narrative’s dramatic moments and provide period details. . .” —School Library… View →
Book Three: The Master of Shadows
“The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. . . the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one.” —School Library Journal View →
Book Two: The Shadow Spies
“The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. . . the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one.” —School Library Journal View →
Book One: The Shadow Door
“The action sequences are clear and suspenseful, providing an interesting contrast to the charming figure work. . . the books effectively grab readers and create a compelling emotional landscape to complement the alien one.” —School Library… View →
Cooking the Italian Way
“This appealing title for beginning cooks has been revised to include vegetarian recipes and low-fat suggestions in addition to pasta and pizza. A good offering for multicultural events that include food.” —School Library Journal View →
Thanksgiving Rules
“In this story told in rhyme, Percy Isaac Gifford, clad in his P.I.G. sweater, presents readers with a workshop on how to get the most out of Thanksgiving, complete with 10 simple rules.” —School Library Journal View →
Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives
“‘This book could be used as a read-aloud in language units’ the humor is entertaining enough to invite a few laughs from the students. The illustrations are colorful, silly, and bright.” —School Library Journal View →
“This beautifully designed book will be an excellent background source for those beginning to experiment with art on the computer, or who are looking for information on digital art as a career option.” —School Library Journal View →
Secret Holes
“The strength of this story of self-discovery lies in the loving relationship between Sylvia and her great-grandmother. Although the action is set in 1978, the novel has a timeless quality. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Heart to Heart with Mallory
“Friedman finds a true voice for her likable but somewhat self-centered character. . . Fans of Megan McDonald’s ‘Judy Moody’ books (Candlewick) and Marissa Moss’s ‘Amelia’ notebooks (S & S) will enjoy Mallory.” … View →