Reviews
Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
“[T]he storytelling is captivating. . . . . Telling tales of peril with animals as heroes, and featuring color photos on every page, this attractive book will easily find its audience.”—Booklist View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“[G]eneral readers and budding authors will still come away strongly impressed by the everyday miracle that is the book in their hands.”—Booklist View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“Beautiful in its simplicity and elegance, with a hopeful and inspiring message, this story will not soon be forgotten.”—starred, Booklist View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“Children will love seeing their favorite characters . . . creating art of their own and will be inspired to make some themselves. [A] great title for emerging readers and for shared reading.”—Booklist View →
Golf's G.O.A.T.: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and More
“Each book closes by challenging readers to research the sport’s history, make their own top-ten lists, and discuss their choices with friends. An appealing series for sports fans.”—Booklist View →
How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
“A master class in how to make a picture book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
“The silliness—a little reminiscent of Strega Nona’s pasta pot—is recounted in a rhyming text . . . . This modern-day Jewish tall tale makes for an unconventional, fun Shabbat read-aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
“Benjamin’s lovingly rendered illustrations move and dance across the pages with the music. Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition
“[A] delightful story about characters beating their self-doubt with metaphorical steel chairs. It’s a mix of silly fun with gentle introspection. Wrestling fans will get a superkick out of this.” – AIPT Comics View →
The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler
“Readers will be entertained but will also come away with food for thought and material for serious discussion with classmates, teachers, and parents as they read about an imaginative boy and the world in which he, and all of us, live.” — Michal Hoschander… View →
Jamilah at the End of the World
“Jamilah at the End of the World is a coming-of-age story, an intergenerational immigrant family tale, and a call to action all in one. Jamilah’s determination to save the world will likely resonate with many readers, as will her deep understanding of the enormity of View →
37 Days at Sea: Aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939
37 Days at Sea: Aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939 is highly recommended and includes an author’s note with historical background and a useful timeline of events." — Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council View →
Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People
“A timely book on an important topic that deserves a spot on any bookshelf, this is especially vital for libraries in areas with young multilingual learners, immigrants, and refugees.”—School Library Journal View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“[E]ncourages and highlights the many opportunities to use one’s imagination.”—School Library Journal View →
Where I Belong
“[A]n appealing, authentic story featuring engaging, realistic characters.”—Booklist View →
Who Is a Scientist?
“The photographs reflect the world’s diversity . . . Both selection of information and presentation have been thoughtfully designed to appeal to young readers. Convincing evidence that readers, too, might become scientists.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition
“This campy graphic novel is a knockout.”—School Library Journal View →
Happy Roo Year: It's Rosh Hashanah
“Kids will learn the word ‘marsupial’ along with all the holiday traditions through this upbeat tale.” — Lisa Silverman, retired Library Director, Sperber Jewish Community Library, Los Angeles; Co-Editor, Children’s and Teen Literature, AJL View →
The Three Latkes
“The cat is suitably expressive. Fry up a batch and relish every morsel.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
“Bonnie Lindauer tells Hannah’s story in an engaging way. Her descriptions, along with Sofia Moore’s beautiful, muted-color illustrations bring the era alive. The illustrations are integral to the story and are particularly effective in scenes of diverse women banding together in… View →
Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
“This prolific nonfiction writer and confessed animal lover knows how to choose stories and details that will appeal to her readers, writing clearly and engagingly. Nicely varied collection and a perennially popular subject.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers
“The code talkers and their contributions are accorded great respect in this volume . . .”—Booklist View →
Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice
“The short chapters pack a punch with sentences that make unflinching statements . . . a strong addition to social-justice collections.”—starred, Booklist View →