Reviews
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 →
The Case of the Bad Apples: A Wilcox & Griswold Mystery
“Completely ‘pig-dic-u-lous’—and a whole lot of fun.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“12 Books To Inspire Mindfulness & Meditation for the Whole Family | Summer Reading 2020 Young yogis and meditation masters alike will find messages of calmness and strength in this selection of titles for a range of ages. Kaya’s Heart Song by Diwa… View →
Alligator Seder
“This educational and entertaining board book provides a window into the Passover traditions of a Jewish family. " — Lila Spitz, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog View →
Robot Helps Max and Lily Deal with Bullies
“A positive message of hope and love.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The One Great Gnome
“A brief fantasy tale that may appeal to readers who aren’t usually fans of the genre.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed
“Empowering and useful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Conundrum of the Crooked Crayon: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
“This effort models STEAM concepts in such an inviting way that readers will be inspired to make their own explorations.”—Kirkus Reviews View →