Reviews
Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery
“High-quality, curiosity-sparking brain fuel.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
“A moving, insightful portrait.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Great Bear Rescue: Saving the Gobi Bears
“Markle clearly and efficiently introduces a bear unfamiliar to most North American readers. . . Not a story of salvation but a work in progress, ably explained.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Nicanor's Gate
“Whether as folktale, Talmudic retelling, or a preschool course in miracles, this book will find a home in many school and public collections.” — Amy Lilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, SLJ View →
Ever After
" . . . Vieweg offers an art-house take on a normally gory and typically action-packed subject . . . A melancholic but multicolored apocalyptic tale told with originality." —Kirkus Reviews View →
Prom Kings
“[A] quick and pleasant read that teens will enjoy.”—Booklist View →
All's Happy That Ends Happy
“Fans of the previous books in this series will again be delighted by this gentle, realistic depiction of two girls coping with big life changes while maintaining their friendship.”—School Library Journal View →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“The book focuses in particular on Miep Gies, the gentile woman who helped them and then found the diary, and some of the details about her childhood are startling.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
I Love Matzah
“A yummy addition to your holiday bookshelf.” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World View →
Alligator Seder
“Alligator Seder is definitely a book to enjoy now, and to revisit on Passover.” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World View →
Rugby Rivals
“The in-depth game play will attract sports fans . . . The books also skillfully take on relevant issues including racial discrimination, economic disparities, and mental illness.”—School Library Journal View →
My Sister Is Sleeping
“In this highly recommended story, Busheri and Kichka have envisioned the arrival of a baby through the eyes of an older child, one whose imagination makes her open to change.” — Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council View →
My Sister Is Sleeping
“The big sister in this story tells of all the wonderful things she will be able to do with her baby sister once she finally wakes up.” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World View →
You're the Cheese in My Blintz
“Settle into your coziest chair, share a nosh, and enjoy this book with your little one!” — Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World View →
Fashion Rules!: A Closer Look at Clothing in the Middle Ages
" . . . [A]n accessible introduction to an interesting topic . . ."—Booklist View →
The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1
“[A] delightful romp through a lusciously illustrated fantasy world… definite recommendation where fantasy circulates.” –School Library Journal Online View →
The One Great Gnome
“The One Great Gnome is an endlessly fun middle grade adventure.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
“This informative biography sheds light on a dark chapter in American history.”—Booklist View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“His is a true role model for young readers.” — Lisa Silverman, Jewish Journal View →
The Abba Tree
“‘I admired ’The Abba Tree’, because it hit a great balance of teaching while providing a fun experience for kids (and me too, an ‘adult’.)” — Jewish Book World View →
Trailblazer: Lily Parr, the Unstoppable Star of Women's Soccer
“Not even a ban on women’s soccer could stop Lily Parr from playing. . . . A gesture toward perseverance . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour
“Hockey fans, or anyone inspired by how perseverance leads to success, will be inspired by Subban’s story.”—Booklist View →
If I Go Missing
“Jonnie’s words put a personal face on this critical issue, and they will resonate with readers long after the last page.”—Booklist View →
Nicanor's Gate
“This story will take away, and immediately restore, readers’ belief in miracles.” — Kirkus Reviews View →