Reviews
The Promise
“Based on a true story, The Promise is a difficult book to close…Leaves us hoping that we, too, can cultivate beautiful lives and peaceful days.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
“Balancing tragedy and hope, this story preserves the memory of Jewish children who found new lives despite and because of their irrevocable losses.”—Jewish Book Council View →
Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
“This captivating tale will inspire young people to pursue their dreams, whatever they may be.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Not So Shy
“Noa Nimrodi explores both universal themes of alienation and the specific challenges that Israelis might confront when acclimating to a new culture…Readers will empathize with Shai’s distress.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Professor Buber and His Cats
“A fanciful weaving of facts and dream-like thoughts, this gentle, enchanting book enhances reality as it introduces young readers to a historical figure they may never have encountered.”―Jewish Book Council View →
The Stars Will Be My Nightlight: A Sukkot Story
“This picture book is the perfect bedtime story, inviting parents to cuddle up with their little ones and cherish special time and traditions together.”—Jewish Book Council View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“Filled with mystery, mayhem, and meaningful relationships, this fast-paced historical novel will capture any reader’s attention.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Mrs. Noah's Doves
An exceptional work which invites young readers to identify with the unique mission of both Noah and his wife. View →
Sammy Spider's First ABC
Adorable Sammy Spider is back. View →
José and the Pirate Captain Toledano
“Swashbuckling heroes and antiheroes, Jews, Christians, and Indians, all personify the costs of living in two worlds and struggling to remain free.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Bedtime for Maziks
From start to finish, young readers and their caregivers will enjoy accompanying these playing, snack-eating, alef-bet learning, and sh’ma-reciting kids throughout their busy day…The seamless transition from a wild pillow fight to the dark peace of moon and stars will View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference (by Bonnie Lindauer with illustrations by Sofia Moore) follows the founder of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). Hannah Solomon, born in Chicago in 1858, lived through a number of historical events that are… View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“The Christmas Mitvzah will leave the reader with a warm, gratifying feeling and a desire to find people in need of help who they can assist in ways large and small.”—Jewish Book Council View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Churnin’s comprehensive and inspiring text, paired with Nayberg’s rich multi-layered, expressive, and artful mixed-media illustrations, bring to life this remarkable woman who was long overdue for a picture book biography.” — Rachel Kamin, Jewish Book… View →
Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up
“This amusing romp with its twisty plot and its sparkling writing teaches these lessons with a light touch and a large helping of humor. The easy-to-read chapter book format is inviting. Readers will be both entertained and enlightened.” — Michal Hoschander… View →
The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler
“Readers will be entertained but will also come away with food for thought and material for serious discussion with classmates, teachers, and parents as they read about an imaginative boy and the world in which he, and all of us, live.” — Michal Hoschander… View →
37 Days at Sea: Aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939
37 Days at Sea: Aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939 is highly recommended and includes an author’s note with historical background and a useful timeline of events." — Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
“Bonnie Lindauer tells Hannah’s story in an engaging way. Her descriptions, along with Sofia Moore’s beautiful, muted-color illustrations bring the era alive. The illustrations are integral to the story and are particularly effective in scenes of diverse women banding together in… View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
‘Like her friends Jane Addams and Susan B. Anthony, Solomon didn’t let the rigid social mores for women in the early 1900s keep her from advocating for immigrants, the poor, and women. This accessible picture-book biography introduces a lesser-known social reformer who… View →
The Singer and the Scientist
“This highly recommended story includes an informative author’s note about the social activism of the book’s subjects.” — Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council View →
And a Cat from Carmel Market
“And a Cat from Carmel Market is highly recommended and includes a glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish words.” — Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council View →
The Upside-Down Boy and the Israeli Prime Minister
“This story is recommended for its lighthearted approach to Israeli history and society.” — Michal Hoschlander Malen, Jewish Book Council View →
Natan Sharansky: Freedom Fighter for Soviet Jews
“The graphic novel format makes it fully accessible to young readers and gives the story the urgency it demands.”— Leslie Kimmelman, Jewish Book Council View →