Reviews
Ava, a Sephardic Jewish girl, and Nadeem, her Muslim cousin, are best friends. After Ava and Nadeem are bullied at school, a mysterious button helps them travel back in time to medieval Morocco where they learn more about their roots and begin to take pride in their unique identities;… View →
Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry
This book provides an interesting look at the creative process—the sources of inspiration, the repeated attempts, the doubts, the risk-taking—that could be a springboard for a discussion on this topic for parents, teachers, and librarians. View →
Lerner Maker Lab Database
“With a clean, enticing layout; simplicity of navigation; and a significant database of projects linked to a range of content areas, Lerner Maker Lab is a useful resource for elementary classroom teachers and subject specialists (art, technology, etc.) and especially for librarians View →
37 Days at Sea: Aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939
“The rhythmic flow draws the reader inside the narrative. You will want to read this book in one sitting, never letting go until the very last words. In addition, the layout and design of 37 Days at Sea add depth to the emotional events.” — Anne Dublin, retired… View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“For those looking for a more serious take on Hanukkah rituals, this self-described handbook serves as a meaningful ‘manual for the contemporary Jewish family.’ The author posits that the ‘Hanukkah rituals are worth thinking about’ and offers useful poems… View →
Bow-Tie Pasta: Acrostic Poems
“An extremely useful tool for teachers or librarians looking to breathe life into a poetry unit.”—School Library Journal View →
Being a Good Citizen: A kids' guide to community involvement
The Start Smart: Community series offers readers a way to think about where they live, who helps them, and what it means to be an effective part of their communities. Being a Good Citizen explains in simple language hwo their world is arrange and advises kids on how to find way… View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“[A] clever contemplation of animal-centric collective nouns . . . inventively and captivatingly composed. . . . Language arts teachers as well as librarians will want to get their paws on this title.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“Using an authentic voice, Friedman conveys the uncertainty and frustration experienced by many preteen/teen girls seeking to find their place in the world….Teachers and librarians searching for novels that connect with female readers—especially reluctant readers—will want to View →
The Perfect Summer: Book 4
“Lou! deserves every bit of its international acclaim, and you might as well get on the bandwagon now.” —Teacher Librarian View →
Let's Meet a Construction Worker
“Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children’s interest….Additional titles where more books on community helpers are needed.” —School Library Journal View →
Emanuel and the Hanukkah Rescue
“Emanuel, inspired by the whalers who frequent his father’s shop in New Bedford Massachusetts, dreams of a life at sea. According to his father, ‘the life of a whaler is lonely and dangerous’ and he encourages Emanuel to become a merchant when he grows up. Emanuel views View →
Beep and Bah
“BEEP AND BAH is 32 pages long, ideal as a short read for kids. It manages to pack a lot of humor into those pages, giving multiple laugh-out-loud moments… [T]his is a good book for teachers,… View →
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Abbey Grange: Case 2
“Adapting Holmes stories into comics is very challenging, which makes these books all the more impressive.” —Teacher Librarian View →
Ancient Medical Technology: From Herbs to Scalpels
“Each book is well written and understandable, offering a simplified look at occasionally complex scientific, historical, and geographical information. The authors’ style and language flow as they define words when needed and at other times use descriptive details or modern… View →
Read Anything Good Lately?
“This clever alphabet book follows a family as they encounter opportunities to read. Various resources and genres are introduced as family members read ‘an atlas at the airport,’ ‘a biography in bed,’ and ‘comic books around the campfire.’… View →
“Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’” —Library Media Connection View →
“Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’” —Library Media Connection View →
"Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’" —Library Media… View →
Where Does Food Come From?
“Large print, a well-spaced text, varied typeface, simple explanations, and appealing color photos of children on every page make this book a pleasant reading experience. . . This is a book that teachers, librarians, and parents will find useful, informative, and fun to… View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Captures the beauty and diversity of Israel. Librarians and teachers will want to include this book in units about Israel and nature and may take inspiration for a local nature walk.”—Association of Jewish Libraries View →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Missing Kiddush Cup
“Strange things are happening at Lucy Chang’s family’s restaurant. False smoke alarms, mysterious noises, bad fortune cookies, and mice are driving customers away. Lucy desperately needs her best friend, Pinky Bloom, to solve this case before her parents sell the business and… View →
Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Community Workers
“A colorful, glossy cover will attract children to this unique assortment of 20 craft ideas. . . This is a solid choice for teachers to supplement lessons on community workers, and librarians will find many program possibilities. Ross has a special talent for introducing all… View →