Reviews
Happy HanukKAT
“The cheerful tone and engaging visuals make it easy for toddlers and preschoolers to connect with the celebration. A fun and festive choice.”—School Library Journal View →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“The author does not talk down to young readers, who will be drawn in by the intricate illustrations of contraptions and the occasionally gross and gory elements of the inventions. Rather, the book invites readers to join the STEAM design process,… View →
The Kerfuffle
“Form and function meld with fun and whimsy in a tale of the futility of building walls.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Just Say Welcome
“The story offers young children an avenue toward connecting despite cultural differences, a message that, especially now, deserves to be amplified. A useful addition to collections in communities welcoming immigrants and refugees, especially with its celebration of… View →
To the Stars: The Story of NASA
“Densely written and chronologically organized, the book emphasizes science, engineering, and historical detail. . . Rather than fast facts or flashy graphics, the book offers a continuous, in-depth narrative ideal for focused reading.”—School Library Journal View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“This stunning, introspective story is short, but its firm grasp on the multifaceted themes of growing up and getting old promises readers will take their time with each image and think about the implications of the plot long after they’ve reached the end.”—School… View →
Jason Belongs: The Story of Jason Schachter McKinney
“The story arc, deliberately simple, makes McKinney’s journey accessible to any child who has questioned where or how to fit in with community, family, and school. The story also has an inevitability that makes his arrival at the synagogue in Antwerp a pitch-perfect moment.… View →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“Silly fun with a serious purpose.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too)
“This critically timely and engaging work effectively demonstrates the toll of book bans on communities. A compelling take on tackling censorship that elevates the authentic voices of youths and their allies.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly
“Gleeful fun, with generous doses of both fact and attitude.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Is It Asleep?
“Inevitable reality finds a soft, welcoming cushion here. Prolific French author/artist Olivier Tallec, gently, comfortingly, kindly tackles the difficult reality of death. . .”—Shelf Awareness View →
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
“With its lilting text and gorgeous artwork, this is the rare book that amplifies the ferocity and the necessity of fire in nature, employing the ecology of the sagebrush.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“Simon Bournel-Bosson’s debut graphic novel is a surreal, emotional, and intriguing exploration of intergenerational conflict, growth, and human nature.”—starred, Shelf Awareness View →
They Thought They Buried Us
“Ramos explores the struggles and complexities of being BIPOC in a mostly white and affluent environment with nuance and sensitivity. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
The Library in the Woods
“Christie’s rich acrylic illustrations employ smudgy textures across town and country landscapes in this personal-feeling work about adult illiteracy that ends with a moving reflection on intergenerational connection and different kinds of knowledge.”—Publishers… View →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
“Readers with questions about gender identity and the evolution of human understanding of gender roles and norms will find this a welcoming and informative starting point for their study. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Wolf in the City
“[A] fantastical tale that balances the desire for new experiences with the need to be appreciated. . . .®elatable to young readers unsure of their place in life. . . . A sweetly satisfying reminder that there truly is no place like home.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Take a Hike!: And Other Ways to De-Stress and Relax in Nature
“Readers will learn different ways to grow closer to nature at home, in wild places, near water, and in the woods. Sprinkled throughout are nature-related activity suggestions, asides that focus on explaining natural phenomena or answering questions about nature, and suggestions… View →
A Bear Called Blue
“Stickley’s text, written in rhymed couplets, nicely defines the characters and the plot, while Fleming’s soft, inviting illustrations portray the characters with warmth and respect for their emotions. . . . [T]his picture book reflects a memorable (but not uncommon) childhood… View →
Taking the Long Way Home
“[A]n ideal read-aloud . . . . A playful reminder to find joy in the mundane.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Hidden Girl
“This gripping page-turner sheds light on a modern-day horror in a non-preachy manner that will appeal to young readers. . . . A thoughtful, nuanced work that explores justice, bullying, and finding one’s place in a complicated world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Rembrandt's Blessing
“Tami’s book Rembrandt’s Blessing is a lovely story about Rembrandt and the Jewish milieu in Amsterdam. The painting “Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasse” is a key piece not only for our collection in Kassel but in the story of the book. It is a… View →
The Mouse Who Loved Latkes
“Watercolor- and ink-style illustrations lend a homespun, coloring-book warmth to a congenial cat-and-mouse picture book that honors Judaism’s tradition of holiday hospitality.”—Publishers Weekly View →