Reviews
The Sense of Sight: A First Look
“I see many things. This is a simple line but one of the most powerful pages within this text. The image on this page is that of a child with glasses. The authors intentional inclusion of a support allows students to potentially question what they notice different and start a… View →
Mendel's Accordion
“Mendel had a simple life in a small village, and though he did not have much, he was content. He played the accordion beautifully, and people often asked him to play for them, which he was happy to do. As he travelled from village to village performing, Mendel made friends with… View →
“When Marcel Mangel was a little boy, his father took him to see a Charlie Chaplin movie. Marcel was amazed to see that the comic actor was able to make people laugh out loud even though he did not say a word. This uncanny ability made Marcel want to be just like Charlie, and he… View →
The Flyer Flew!: The Invention of the Airplane
“Young readers will be intrigued. . .” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
A Style All Her Own
“Whimsical illustrations full of splashes of color give this picture book a bright and cheerful feel.” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams
“The author of this excellent biography succeeds in presenting Abigail in a sympathetic way, helping her readers see how much Abigail did in her lifetime.” —Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review View →
The Country Artist: A Story about Beatrix Potter
“An excellent portrait . . . of a woman who was terribly restricted by her times and by her parents.” —Through the Looking Glass View →
Hanukkah Moon
Isobel is going to spend Hanukkah with her aunt Luisa. She is a little worried because her aunt has only just come from Mexico and Isobel wonders if her aunt will know ―how we celebrate Hanukkah here.‖ Her father tells his daughter that at Aunt Luisa’s house she will get to celebrate the View →