Out-of-Print Books

“This rhyming ode to a caregiver’s love for a baby includes touches of Jewish traditions and symbols…In this book, it’s all about the baby. . . . A celebration of the love and joy that a baby brings to the world, just right for enjoying during a snuggle on a lap. Like a blintz, irresistible.”  —Kirkus Reviews

“Bright, expressive colorful illustrations enhance a simple, charming story.”  —Jewish Book Council

“A sassy, fun, interactive journal designed to be used by older siblings (2+) when there’s a new baby in the house. There are pages to write on, check off, and draw in—the perfect gift for involving a brother or sister who may be sometimes, but not always, goo-goo ga-ga over the new arrival.”

“That’s right, it’s bully goats—a smart and timely idea for breathing new life into a classic . . . most of the fun comes from seeing a fairy tale’s tables turned—and turned again.” —Publishers Weekly

★ “Children will enjoy reading and looking at the pictures of this delightful new version; it would be an excellent independent reading book for a school’s anti-bullying program.” —Library Media Connection (starred review)

“Kimmelman’s picture-book biography of Teddy Roosevelt’s daughter is . . . a lively, fictionalized portrait of a very independent girl.” —Publishers Weekly

★ “Kids may well demand to be taken to the nearest passport office after finishing this light-as-a-soufflé salute to the City of Lights. . . . The days are sunny, the flowers are in brilliant bloom, and every Parisian is smiling. Fantastique!” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

★ “The brief rhymes are tightly rendered but cleverly worded, and they work perfectly in tandem with the art.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A vivacious, vicarious romp.” —The New York Post

“With a tip of the hat to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Kimmelman and McCue enumerate from one to 20 (‘plus one more’) all the things a grown-up alligator loves about its offspring. . . . Kimmelman’s versifying is economic, energetic, and admirably varied. . . . This bouncy, sweet love note from parent to child makes an excellent candidate for repeated readings.” —Publishers Weekly

“Kimmelman writes with simplicity and wit, affectionately portraying the main characters with their flaws, their feelings, and their pride. Kelley’s cartoonlike ink drawings . . . have a carefree air that suits the vacation setting and the tone of the story.” —Booklist

“As Jenny rides her bike through town on the Fourth of July, she sees the townsfolk preparing for the parade, fishing, showing off newly acquired citizenship papers, and enjoying a picnic. . . . The rhyming text and Cote’s bright art capture the friendly mood.” —Booklist

“This rhyming book nicely captures the Thanksgiving tradition of taking turns expressing gratitude for events of the past year . . . With humor and warmth, Kimmelman’s verse savors the individual voices in the loving family; even lisps are preserved. . . . An excellent choice for families or teachers who want to discuss the true meaning of Thanksgiving.” —Booklist

★ “Striking art and conversational text distinguish this from the many children’s books on Jewish holidays. Kimmelman introduces 12 days of importance, beginning with Rosh Hashanah and concluding with Shabbat. She presents them in a lively, dramatic way. . . . A book that is as useful as it is eye-catching and beautifully designed.” —Booklist (starred review)

“This thoroughly delightful story is a Jewish version of the Gingerbread Man.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The creators of Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights hit a high note with this picture book about the traditions surrounding the Jewish High Holy Days. . . . Highly accessible to very young children.” —Publishers Weekly

“With cats frisking under, around, but never quite on the table, an extended family joyfully celebrates the Passover seder. . . . The book will trigger the eager anticipation and preparation for this springtime celebration of freedom.” —Booklist

“Warmth of family love and joy of holiday celebration light up this simple narrative.” —School Library Journal

“A buoyant first-person account. . . Kimmelman and Burton invite readers to be part of this warm and loving twosome’s perfect relationship.” —Booklist

“It’s the idea of summer, really—the season that makes us think of ‘those lazy, hazy, crazy days’ . . . and thinking back, we wonder, ‘Can it be there was only one summer that I was 10?’ Frannie’s Fruits, a book about a family fruit stand, hums with that idea. . . . Disarmingly fresh style, precise in its simplicity . . . ought to be acknowledged before one does double back-flips about the illustrations.” —The New York Times Book Review