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De muchas maneras (Many Ways): Cómo las familias practican sus creencias y religiones

Through vivid, full-color photographs and easily understood sentences, see how children from around the world practice their religious beliefs. Looking at the rich diversity as well as the… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 200
  • Copyright: 2007

D.I.J. - Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity!

It's like a Jewish creativity mentor in a book! Learn from Jewish creativity mentors & use your own Jewish creativity in areas ranging from Jewish cooking to Jewish filmmaking. Read More →

  • Dewey: 296.4
  • Copyright: 2020

Does Your Dog Speak Hebrew?: A Book of Animal Sounds

From the Series Very First Board Books

A dog says “bow, wow” in English and “hav, hav” in Hebrew. Whimsical animals in American and Israeli settings compare their varied noises and sounds. Readers can explore which sounds are the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 310
  • Dewey: 591.59/4
  • Copyright: 2020

Doña Gracia Saved Worlds

In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband helped other secret Jews, by persuading the king to protect them during the… Read More →

  • Dewey: 305.892/40469
  • Copyright: 2023
Cover: Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
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Dream by Dream: The Story of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise

As a child, Isaac Mayer Wise loved to study. Words were like magic keys that could unlock new worlds. He had big ideas and big dreams. After becoming a rabbi, he thought some long-held… Read More →

  • Dewey: 296.092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Duct Tape Purim

What do duct tape and Queen Esther have in common? Both are strong, flexible and can withstand very challenging circumstances! Create fun costumes and accessories with duct tape to celebrate… Read More →

  • Dewey: 745.5
  • Copyright: 2023

Easter

From the Series Celebrations and Events

Going to church and dying eggs—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Easter. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an easily… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023

Eid al Fitr

From the Series Celebrations and Events

Praying at the mosque, a feast with family, gifts for everyone—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Eid al Fitr. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023

¡Es Diwali! (It's Diwali!)

From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Es una fiesta! (It's a Holiday!)

¿Cuál es la celebración más importante en la India? ¡El Diwali! A esta celebración también se le conoce como el festival de luces. Aprende sobre lo que hace la gente para festejar esta… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • ATOS: 1.6
  • Dewey: 294.5/36
  • Copyright: 2019

¡Es Hanukkah! (It's Hanukkah!)

From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Es una fiesta! (It's a Holiday!)

Con texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles y fotografias frescas y vibrantes capturamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones de… Read More →

  • Lexile: 340
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 296.4/35
  • Copyright: 2019

¡Es Navidad! (It's Christmas!)

From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Es una fiesta! (It's a Holiday!)

Con texto organizado cuidadosamente en niveles y fotografias frescas y vibrantes captamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones de… Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: 394.2663
  • Copyright: 2019

¡Es Pascua! (It's Easter!)

From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Es una fiesta! (It's a Holiday!)

¡La Pascua ha llegado! Aprende sobre los símbolos de Pascua como los huevos, los conejos y las flores. También, aprende sobre las diferentes maneras en que la gente festeja esta celebración… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 263/.93
  • Copyright: 2019

¡Es Ramadán y Eid al-Fitr! (It's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr!)

From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Es una fiesta! (It's a Holiday!)

Con texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles y fotografias frescas y vibrantes capturamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones de… Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • ATOS: 1.6
  • Dewey: 297.3/62
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
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Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah

Praise for Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah by Linda Leopold Strauss, illustrated by Tim Smart: Sydney Taylor Notable Book This true story begins long ago in Spain, where… Read More →

  • Dewey: 296.4/5371
  • Copyright: 2024

Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop

An inspiring true story of the Holocaust Francesco Tirelli loved to eat gelato from his uncle's cart. So when he moves from Italy to Hungary, Francesco decides to open his own ice cream… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2019

Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry

One building looks like it's been wrapped in tinfoil. Another looks like it's buried under a pile of paint chips. Frank Gehry has been called "the most important architect of our age." As a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 720.92 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Freedom to Worship

From the Series The Four Freedoms

The North American colonies were a safe haven for Pilgrims seeking the freedom to worship in their own way. The freedom to worship, or not, is a sacred right protected by the First Amendment… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 342.73
  • Copyright: 2014

Hanukkah

From the Series On My Own Holidays

The story of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, takes readers back more than two thousand years in history. Understand why Jews gather to light candles for eight nights each year. Discover… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 296.4'35
  • Copyright: 2004

Hanukkah Around the World

Take a trip to Italy, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, and beyond to see how Hanukkah is celebrated around the world. Join the torch relay in Modi'in, Israel; the Ladino concert in Istanbul, Turkey; and… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 296.4'3509
  • Copyright: 2009

Heirloom Cookbook: Recipes Handed Down by Jewish Mothers

Enjoy over 475 time-honored family recipes from traditional Passover dishes like "Best Matzo Balls," to creative casseroles, soups, desserts, and more. A section on Sephardic cooking is also included. Read More →

  • Dewey: 641.5'676
  • Copyright: 2003

I Am a Little Monk: Thailand

From the Series Global Kids Storybooks

Urt was born in a Buddhist country, Thailand. When Urt's uncle returns home after being a monk, Urt decides that he too will become a monk. Let's follow Urt as he prepares and undertakes the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 915
  • Copyright: 2015
Spring 2025

Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust

In some ways, Adele, Barney, Eric, Ernie, Frank, Judy, Magda, Rodi, and Ruth had little in common. They were born in different European countries and came from different family backgrounds.… Read More →

  • Dewey: 940.53/180922
  • Copyright: 2025

Islamophobia: Deal with it in the name of peace

From the Series Lorimer Deal With It

Today's kids have lived their whole lives in a world where the topic of religious belief has become a serious social issue. The media and social media are full of stereotypes and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 305.6
  • Copyright: 2020

It's Challah Time!: 20th Anniversary Edition

In this 20th anniversary edition of Kar-Ben’s best-seller with all new photos, a diverse preschool class works together to make challah for Shabbat in this photo-driven book. They combine… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 641.5/67641
  • Copyright: 2020