Reviews
A Story About Afiya
“[A] joyous celebration of childhood, culture and place . . . "—The New York Times View →
The Abba Tree
“Author Busheri takes the concept of planting a tree on the holiday of Tu B’Shevat one step further by showing how people must plant trees for the next generation, lending this book to interesting classroom discussions about the environment and altruistic behavior. " —… View →
Noah Green Saves the World
“Any child who loves the Jewish camping experience will be thrilled to read this book. In fact, even parents who fondly remember their own Jewish camping sleep-a-way days might sneak this book out of their child’s room so they can reminisce.” — Sydney Wasserman, Sydney… View →
Noah Green Saves the World
“However, at its core, this is the story of Noah and his friends navigating the middle-school social scene, confronting bullies and their own self-doubt, and contemplating what doing tikkun olam (‘helping to fix what’s wrong in the world’) might look like for… View →
The Abba Tree
“The tale is a sweet story about the warmth of the father-daughter relationship and trees” — Rachel Glasser, retired Librarian, Yavneh Academy, Teaneck, NJ, AJL Newsletter View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
“A poignant, multilayered story that will appeal to those looking for a heartfelt family drama.”—School Library Journal View →
Billie Eilish, The Unofficial Biography: From E-Girl to Icon
“A straightforward and positive portrayal of a young singing sensation.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
“[A] fascinating overview of animals that are the last or almost the last of their kind within the context of evolution and extinction.”—School Library Journal View →
Hillel Builds a House
“The new illustrations are indeed a delightful improvement and will allow this fine book a deserved second life.” — Lisa Silverman, Co-editor, Children’s and Teen Literature, AJL News and Reviews, AJL Newsletter View →
There Was a Young Rabbi: A Hanukkah Tale
“The text presents not only a positive Jewish female role model able to balance both her professional and parental responsibilities, but through the rhythmic rhyme a reminder of the roots of this celebration.”— Ellen Drucker-Albert, AJL… View →
Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom
“The art’s bold and cute, with a Pixar vibe, and I love the tiny Sephardic décor touches, like the framed hamsas on the wall.” — Marjorie Ingall, Tablet Magazine View →
You're the Cheese in My Blintz
“Each intimate, quiet-feeling page depicts a Jewish baby and grown-up; the pairings are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, and religious observance.” — Marjorie Ingall, Tablet Magazine View →
Hack Your Kitchen: Discover a World of Food Fun with Science Buddies ®
“Something old, something new, some with batter, some are blue, and lots of projects here to do!”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Families Like Mine
“An upbeat, appealing series, well suited to reading aloud in the classroom.”—Booklist View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
“Complicated emotions and difficult family conversations are bracketed with kindness in this unusual book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
H Is for Home: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Homes around the World
“An excellent tool for most primary grade social studies curricula, and also for young nonfiction fans reading at home.”—School Library Journal View →
Taking Care of Me: Healthy Habits with Sesame Street ®
“[A] useful tool for caregivers . . . to help reinforce positive behaviors.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sammy Spider's First Book of Prayers
“The illustrations here are both descriptive and evocative of the occasions, making it easy to use.”— Fred Isaac, Temple Sinai, Oakland, CA, AJL Newsletter View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“A somber, well-executed addition to the history as the incident approaches its 100th anniversary.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Book of Secrets
“This graphic book celebrates Jewish heritage with each story it tells, and encourages its readers to do the same.” — Ricahrd C. Kraus, Jewish Book Council View →
The Most Beautiful Thing
“Yang centers her cherished paternal grandmother in this poignant picture book memoir.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Girl Code Revolution: Profiles and Projects to Inspire Coders
“This will be a welcome resource for neophyte coders, including parents.”—Booklist View →
Maria Tallchief: Native America's Prima Ballerina
“The Beginner Biography series . . . welcomes another worthy set of Americans to its ranks with these latest volumes for primary-grade readers.”—Booklist View →
Islamophobia: Deal with it in the name of peace
“A useful tool for all readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →