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Kugel for Hanukkah?

As each of Hanukkah's first seven nights brings an unusual new present to a little girl, the mystery deepens. While the gifts grandma receives add up to a delicious Hanukkah treat, her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2019

Latke, the Lucky Dog

Rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, Latke has trouble learning the house rules. Despite a series of mishaps, he is one Lucky Dog! Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2014

Let My People Go!

The Passover story is enlivened in this creative rendition of the Ten Plagues. Everyone can take part as Moses implores Pharaoh to "Let My People Go!" This light-hearted rhyming tale can be… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 222'.1209505
  • Copyright: 2008

Let's Celebrate Shabbat!

"Put each toy back in its spot, Then clean up, dress up for Shabbat!" A lively rhyme about preparing for Shabbat. Read More →

  • Copyright: 1999

Let's Have a Seder!

A fun introduction to the seder service with catchy rhymes. Read More →

  • Copyright: 1997

Let's Visit Israel

This board book highlights the many ways one can tour Israel – by jeep, cable car, bus, camel, and foot. This simple book, with bright illustrations, is a perfect introduction to Israel for… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2004

Lights Out Shabbat

A little boy spends Shabbat with his grandparents in Georgia and gets a snowy surprise. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

Lily Blue Riding Hood: A Purim Story

A fun and zany fractured fairy tale with a Jewish spin. Lily Bluestein, a skateboarding little blue riding hood, takes her hamentaschen to Granny's Florida condo for the Purim party—until… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2023

Listen!: Israel's All Around

In Eilat, a blub, blub, blub— Swimmers' snorkels glub, glub, glub. Tour Israel's most fun places—kibbutz, beach, market, and more—and discover each spot's special sound in this rhyming… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2019

Lotsa Matzah

With matzah, we remember well / The Seder story we all tell. A rhyming introduction to Passover’s traditional food, with children eating and enjoying “lotsa matzah” many different ways… Read More →

  • Dewey: 296.4'37
  • Copyright: 2013

Lots of Latkes: A Hanukkah Story

When mice eat the sugar, the apples have rotted, and the fish aren't biting, what can Rivka Leah's friends bring to her Hanukkah celebration? Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2003

Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom

Luis de Torres is a secret Jew, a Catholic convert, who, in his heart, remains Jewish. When the Inquisition comes and Jews are forced to leave Spain, Luis decides to join a sailing expedition Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2023

Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah

"Sometimes it only takes a few, who know what's right and do it, too." Judah and the little army of Maccabees fight to free Jerusalem from the cruel King Antiochus in this vibrant and… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 296.4'35
  • Copyright: 2010

Matzah Ball: A Passover Story

Aaron is invited to a baseball game during Passover, and his mom sends him with a bag lunch of matzah and tuna. Aaron is embarrassed until his friends go off for snacks and something… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 1994

Matzah Belowstairs

Miriam Mouse's family always celebrates Passover Belowstairs, while the human Winklers celebrate Abovestairs. But this year Miriam is finding it hard to get a piece of matzah to use for the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2019

Matzah Craze

When Noa refuses to swap food from her lunch one day, her friends wonder why. She explains it's because it's Passover. For the rest of the week, she brings Passover foods to school to share… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 296.4/37
  • Copyright: 2021

Maya Prays for Rain

It's a sunny fall day in Maya's neighborhood, and all her neighbors are busy with outdoor activities, from releasing some young butterflies to organizing a birthday scavenger hunt. But Maya… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • Dewey: 296.7/2
  • Copyright: 2016
Cover: Mazal Bueno!
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Mazal Bueno!

It’s the moment when a baby grins its first grin and laughs its first laugh, when baby first tries to stand and says their first word. It’s the moment for parents to cheer, clap, and hug.… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2023

Meg Goldberg on Parade

New York City's Israel Parade is extra special this year for 'timid and small' Meg Goldberg. This shy little girl with a big imagination finds plenty of ways to join the fun—and maybe, just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • Dewey: 900
  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: Mendel's Accordion
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Mendel's Accordion

A boy finds his great grandfather's accordion in the attic and with it the sweet history of klezmer music and the role the old accordion played in Jewish life through the years. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 781.62'924
  • Copyright: 2007
Cover: Miriam at the River
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Miriam at the River

The biblical story of baby Moses as told by his big sister. Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses's basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2020
Fall 2024

Miri's Moving Day

Miri will miss the Chinese lions in front of her apartment building. What will happen to her now that it's moving day? Fortunately Zayde, her Jewish grandfather, and Yeh Yeh, her Chinese… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2024

Mitzi's Mitzvah

From the Series Very First Board Books

Adorable puppy Mitzi visits a nursing home where she helps the residents celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New year. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2013

Mitzvah Pizza

Missy loves Saturdays with her dad. Every week they do something special together. Usually, Dad brings the funds and Missy brings the fun, but this week, it's Missy's turn to treat with her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2019