Reviews
Joseph the Dreamer
“This comic-book adaptation of the story of Joseph presents the Bible tale in a softened, kid-friendly format. Joseph, a rabbit, is far and away Jacob’s favorite son, and his vivid dreams seem to mean he’ll be a ruler someday, much to the consternation of his 10 older… View →
Historic Williamsburg: A Revolutionary City
“This series chronicles the development of well-known U.S. landmarks. Kids learn that the Gateway Arch is symbolic of St. Louis being a gateway to the west and that an artist named Lei Yixin was the sculptor of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. Handsome photographs are plentiful View →
Feeling Sad
“An essential purchase for early learning collections needing materials for toddlers and preschoolers that effectively introduce basic emotions.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Summer Colors
“A fine choice that encourages readers to both explore their creativity and learn about artistic terms and colors in nature.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“Rabbi Akiva, the second century Jewish sage, is considered to be one of the greatest rabbinic scholars and was the inspiration for many legends. Jules, who previously focused on biblical heroes in Abraham’s Search for God, Benjamin and the Silver Goblet, Miriam in the Dessert, and View →
Fun Experiments with Light: Periscopes, Kaleidoscopes, and More
“Kids who learn best with hands-on science demonstrations will get a kick out of this slim, engaging volume.”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® Fall Colors
“Throughout, relevant art exercises encourage readers to try drawing techniques such as shading or using dots for texture. . . . Engagingly laid out and written, this concept book accommodates a variety of learning styles.”—Booklist View →
Engineer Arielle and the Israel Independence Day Surprise
“The roof of a train and the roof of the sky deliver a picture book about Israel’s Independence Day. Engineer Arielle, energetic, 21st century, modern, urban train engineer is the great, great granddaughter of Engineer Ari renowned for his adventures driving the first ever train in View →
Rosie Saves the World
“Caring for the world and people in need around the globe is an essential Judaic value, and so is Areyvut (Jews being responsible for one another). Rosie learns in Hebrew class about Tikkun Olam, or repairing the world by doing good deeds, and sets off to do just… View →
The Cholent Brigade
“Mr. Monty Nudelman is a mensch (good person). On Friday morning following a big storm, he happily shovels snow from the sidewalks, alleys and front porches of his neighbors so they can prepare for Shabbat. When he does not show up for Shabbat services on Saturday morning, View →
The Best Sukkot Pumpkin Ever
“Micah visits a pumpkin patch with his family on a mission to find ‘the best pumpkin ever’ for Sukkot. Upon arrival, he learns from the farmer the value of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and that the pumpkins he finds can be donated to feed people in need at a soup… View →
Chicken in the Kitchen
“A sweet and satisfying story set in Nigeria that may inspire readers to learn more about the New Yam Festival and masquerades. A recommended general purchase for all libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Tisha B'Av: A Jerusalem Journey
“A family learns about ancient Jerusalem in the days of the Temple and about the modern observance of Tisha B’Av in the best and most effective way of all – by exploring ancient sites in a hands-on way; they dig, they walk, they photograph, they touch, they ask, and… View →
“While board covers, sturdy pages, and the picture-dictionary format may suggest early learning, do not be fooled: this conceptual compendium aims squarely at the elementary set with provocative delight.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“A devoted wife is the inspiration behind a noted scholar of Judaism. Rachel, a rich man’s daughter, falls in love with a poor, illiterate shepherd named Akiva who works for her father. She recognizes that a man ‘with such goodness in his heart, who understood so much… View →
Stephen Curry
With NBA basketball playoffs in full swing, you may want to build on young fans’ excitement with these biographies of our local favorite star Steph Curry. When my students choose sports books for themselves, I really encourage them to look inside… View →
The Art Lesson: A Shavuot Story
“What could be better to bring home the meaning of a Jewish holiday, especially the spring harvest holiday of Shavuot, which shows God’s gift of Torah to the Jewish people, than a book about making art! Shavuot is usually celebrated either by staying up one night of Shavuot… View →
Auma's Long Run
“Whether the reader is looking to read a good story or learn something, Auma’s Long Run will satisfy.”—Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery View →
The Flower Girl Wore Celery
“Emma’s older cousin Hannah is getting married, and she wants Emma to be the flower girl and wear a celery (colored) dress. Emma also learns that she is going to walk down the aisle with someone named Jacob who is the ring bear[er]. In the spirit of Amelia Bedelia, Emma imagines… View →
Cat Litter Cake and Other Horrifying Desserts
“Kids will learn a variety of preparation techniques in this amusing series. An easy pick for Halloween programs.”—School Library Journal View →
A Different Kind of Passover
“A young girl practices the Four Questions in Hebrew and travels, as usual, to her grandparents’ house for the seder with her extended family. She loves the repetition of the yearly rituals, but this year her “heart hurts” because Grandpa was in the hospital recently and cannot… View →
Sammy Spider's First Bar Mitzvah
“Everyone’s favorite little spider is back with a new adventure and a new topic with which to educate young readers and listeners about Jewish life and culture. This latest escapade lands him at Josh’s cousin’s bar mitzvah where he watches the proceedings with… View →
A Concert in the Sand
“This warm, delicious, slim volume is bona fide historical fiction about the first concert by the orchestra that will become the Israel Philharmonic. Humor laced mobile illustrations support the story of a mysterious walk that Uri, a young boy, takes with his grandmother in Tel… View →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
“This Japanese import will charm beginning readers who enjoy a bit of witty humor with their animal adventures. . . . A highly amusing early chapter book for readers who may also be learning the art of letter writing.”—starred, School Library Journal View →