Fifteen tales unique to Jewish culture concern fundamental teachings of Judaism, such as honesty, faith, charity or cooperation. The well-documented tales are drawn from ancient and modern Jewish sources around the world. The ten full-color paintings by Uri Shulevitz are perfect complements to the tales they accompany. A fine collection for family and group reading as well as for individual gifts. (Ages 5-11)

In 1978 Sandra Scoppettone, who would soon become one of America's most well-known mystery writers, created this story of Peggy and Jaret, two high school girls madly in love but unsure of their sexuality who find themselves the target of a violent plot to punish them for their relationship. Part mystery thriller, part love story, Happy Endings Are All Alike was only the third young adult novel to include lesbians and was a commercial and critical sensation.