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On Sukkot and Simchat Torah
A family celebrates the fall holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah by building a sukkah, dancing with the Torah and other Jewish holiday customs. Chagall-like illustrations by Melanie Hall. Read More →
Our Diwali
From the Series Celebrations and Events
New clothes, new gifts, and new beginnings—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Diwali. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in an… Read More →
Our Holi
From the Series Celebrations and Events
A big bonfire, throwing paint, singing and eating—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Holi. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book introduces the holiday in… Read More →
Passover
From the Series On My Own Holidays
The book describes the origins of the Passover story in the story of Moses and the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. It also explains how the holiday is celebrated today and includes a… Read More →
Passover Around the World
Introduces children to the many different ways of celebrating Passover around the world, including customs that can be adopted for use in the child's own family seder. Read More →
Passover on Everest
The two things Nikki loves most are huge family holiday gatherings and huge mountains. This year, she is forced to choose between them. In this true story about kindness across cultures,… Read More →
Primary Grades Nonfiction Audiobook Collection — Audio Book Set
Titles in this collection were selected to provide a dynamic introduction to nonfiction for the youngest listeners, covering core concepts in science, social studies, sports, health and… Read More →
Ramadan
From the Series Celebrations and Events
Praying at the mosque, saying thank you, spending time with family—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Ramadan. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book… Read More →
Ramadan
From the Series On My Own Holidays
Muslims around the world celebrate the month of Ramadan to honor Allah. During every day in that month, Muslims do not eat food between sunrise and sunset. Then, each night at sunset, they… Read More →
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr: A First Look
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrate faith and giving thanks. Through thoughtful text and critical-thinking questions, readers will learn all about these two holidays and how people celebrate them. Read More →
Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Give young readers a peek inside various holidays we celebrate. With questions that encourage connection, and social and emotional supports for educators, this series brings holiday… Read More →
Rosh Hashanah: A Family Service
A creative and affordable prayer book built around concepts of tefillah (prayer), teshuvah (repentance), and tzedakah (sharing). Services include readings to challenge older children and… Read More →
Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah: A Cookbook
This 15th book in Kar-Ben's popular Sammy Spider series finds Sammy and his human friend Josh presenting a delightful cookbook of Hanukkah recipes and crafts. With four chapters of Hanukkah… Read More →
Seder in the Desert
Join a group of families as they follow Rabbi Jamie into Moab, Utah to celebrate a most unusual Passover seder in the desert. Read More →
Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me — Hardcover Set
From the Series Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me
On Sesame Street, we celebrate everyone! In this series, readers will explore the different ways we eat, dress, play, and more. Recognizing our similarities and differences will teach little… Read More →
Shabbat: A Family Service
Simple poetry brings to life the structure and the central concepts of the Shabbat service. Read More →
She's a Mensch!: Jewish Women Who Rocked the World
Meet a judo champion, a chess grandmaster, a spacewalking astronaut, a World War II spy, and more. . . What do all these people have in common? They are all inspiring Jewish women—mensches… Read More →
Shiva Celebration
From the Series Celebrations and Events
Bright flowers, a swim in the river, and a big parade—explore the different aspects and traditions that make up Shiva Celebration. Through simple text and vibrant photos, this book… Read More →
Six Million Paper Clips: The Making of a Children's Holocaust Memorial
The true story of students who helped quantify the horrors of the Holocaust At a middle school in a small, all white, all Protestant town in Tennessee, a special after-school class was… Read More →
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
As a child, Jeff's head was often in the clouds. As an astronaut, he journeyed far beyond them. On his final mission, Jeff brought a miniature Torah into orbit for an out-of-this-world… Read More →
Sukkot Treasure Hunt
In Israel, before the holiday of Sukkot, you can buy a lulav and etrog at a roadside market stand. But Arava and her family want to find and pick their own. Join them as they hike and picnic… Read More →
Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers
A first prayer book for young children, with 21 traditional prayers in simple Hebrew, transliteration, and English. Contains blessings for a new day, bounty of our food, Sabbath, and holiday rituals. Read More →
Thank You, Trees!
Happy Tu B/Shevat! On Tu B'Shevat, we plant a tree / Baskets of fruit for you and me This is a lovely rhyming story about giving thanks for the gifts trees provide on the occasion of Tu… Read More →
The Bat-Chen Diaries
In 1996, on her 15th birthday, Bat-Chen Shahak was killed by a suicide bomber in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Center. But the gifted teenager left behind a rich legacy of diaries, letters, poems and… Read More →