A lovely story time book that lends itself to great discussions on Halloween traditions. This delightful picture book is a must-have for elementary libraries.
A visually beautiful introduction to water in our present world, this title might best be suited as a read-aloud introduction geared to inspiring discussion and brainstorming.
This straightforward, easy-to-understand, and brightly illustrated book would make a good addition to any nonfiction collection looking to fill biology gaps.
With several other make-your-own menorah stories already crowding the Hanukkah bookshelf, this one may not stand out. See Karen Fisman’s Nonna’s Hanukkah Surprise, Lauren L. Wohl’s The Eighth Menorah, Jamie Korngold’s Sadie’s Almost Marvelous Menorah, and Marissa Moss’s The Ugly Menorah.
Jewish and non-Jewish readers will relate to Ruby’s family outing to the apple orchard. However, with no real conflict or suspense, there’s not much of a story here. An optional purchase.