Reviews
Miriam at the River
“As the world again faces a destructive plague, we are all seeking leaders who can take us out and forward into a better day and perhaps a promised land. What better time, then, to enjoy this beautiful book by acclaimed author Jane Yolen?” — Matt Robinson, The Robinson… View →
Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen
“An engaging look at microscopic parts of familiar animals. Recommended.”—School Library Journal View →
Alligator Seder
“This sturdy square board book (6.5 X 6.5 inches) is a welcome addition to a family’s Seder table.” — Sandra Bornstein View →
Cool Kid Inventions
“[B]right colors, bold layouts, large fonts, and photographs featuring a diverse cast of children. . . . These visually appealing books are for casual browsers . . . "—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
“Sure to be a crowd-pleaser . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Miriam at the River
“Jewish children’s literature is enriched this year with Jane Yolen’s picture book, Miriam at the River.” — Sandra Bornstein View →
Black Holes in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)
“Whether readers are fascinated by black holes or the inner workings of the International Space Station, the text is engaging. Vivid images capture readers’ imagination. . . . An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces.”—School Library… View →
Fight Pollution, Big Bird!
“[M]akes learning about sustainability a fun endeavor . . . A great series that is ideal for any early learning collection.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
“The graphic format will make these instantly appealing to a large swath of readers . . . "—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Sporty Conditionals
“With an emphasis on rote movement, sequences, and clear results, sports provide fine metaphors for computer programming.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
" . . . The soft edges of Kusaka’s digital artwork mimic pastel images and show the catastrophe and its aftermath directly."—Publishers Weekly View →
Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Fighter for Women's Rights
“Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Individual Sports of the Summer Games
“Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
“This moving tale shows how one person’s courage can make all the difference in the world.” — Nanette McGuiness, Global ITL View →
Lizard in a Zoot Suit
“This fun, character-driven, all-ages historical sci-fi romp is wacky, out-of-this-world and pure enjoyment. Finnegan pulls out all the stops and crafts a unique adventure that feels fresh and vibrant.” —Alex Segura, acclaimed comic book writer of View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“His story is one of unfettered generosity.” — Adam Samuel, Journalist, Jewish Link NJ, Teaneck, NJ View →
Clarence's Topsy-Turvy Shabbat
“The story is humorous, gentle and perfect for young readers.” — Adam Samuel, Journalist, Jewish Link NJ, Teaneck, NJ View →
Miriam at the River
“With Pesach coming up, it’s a great opportunity to teach children about Miriam and her role in the story.” — Adam Samuel, Journalist, Jewish Link NJ, Teaneck, NJ View →
You're the Cheese in My Blintz
“It’s perfect for any parent looking for a short book to read to their child as a bedtime story.” — Adam Samuel, Journalist, Jewish Link NJ, Teaneck, NJ View →
The Little Tree
“Full of gentle rhythm and repetition, this deceptively simple, layered poetic tale will charm its way into readers’ hearts and begs to be read over and over again.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
You're the Cheese in My Blintz
“This is an excellent, joyful book for a Jewish family.” — Kathy Bloomfield, VP of the Association of Jewish Libraries, Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
The Little Tree
“The idea that letting someone go can sometimes be the best way tolove them isn’t an easy one to share with children (or parents, for that matter), but Van and Adinolfi do so with grace and aplomb.”—starred, School Library Journal View →