Reviews
Lights Out Shabbat
“A rare snowstorm in Georgia knocks out the electricity one Friday night just as Shabbat begins. A boy spends the visit with his grandparents playing in the snow and enjoying their time together. Just after Havdalah (the end of the Jewish Sabbath), the power is restored. ‘It… View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“The authors use the story to reinforce two important messages of Judaism: “acceptance of every person as a reflection of God’s image, and the importance of both compassion and inclusion into the community.” —Jewish Journal View →
The Shabbat Princess
“Jewish girls who love all things related to princesses, especially fans of Pinkalicious and Fancy Nancy, will delight in this endearing story.” –School Library Journal View →
“The universal theme of the ups and downs of friendship makes the book appealing for children of all backgrounds…. A good choice for fans of friendship stories, summer-camp aficionados, and Jewish readers in general.” —School Library Journal View →
Afikomen Mambo
“Young children under four will be entertained by the simple rhyming story. The illustrations are cheery and colorful, and will keep youngsters engaged.” — The Jewish Journal View →
Yuvi's Candy Tree
“The bright and beautiful illustrations help depict this true story, designed for children aged 5 to 9. Readers young and old will be moved by this endearing tale.” --The Jewish Journal View →
Feivel's Flying Horses
“Watercolor illustrations with ink lines illustrate the immigrant experience on New York’s Lower East Side in the late 1800s and help bring to life the magic of Coney Island. . . . [T]his story celebrates the richness of the Jewish American experience.” View →
Rainbow Candles: A Hanukkah Counting Book
“. . .the ultimate Hanukkah counting rhyme. . .” —Jewish Journal View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“In this charmer of a story, kids meet Danielito, a Jewish-Mexican boy who loves celebrating Janucá. Young kids will be enchanted when Danielito’s dreidel takes a magical spin. Maria Mola’s colorful, lively illustrations embellish the upbeat Hanukkah… View →
All About Hanukkah
“Kreiswirth’s vibrant illustrations make this title stand out among other Hanukkah books.” —The Jewish Journal View →
The Art Lesson: A Shavuot Story
“This story is based on Eastern European Jews’ custom of decorating their windows with Jewish-themed papercuts during the Shavuot holiday. Children should enjoy this cleverly imagined tale of a girl who loves spending time doing art projects with her talented grandmother. Young… View →
“. . .an extra point for exceptional creativity with this story because it isn’t easy to find a new angle on Chanukah and they’ve done it!” —The Jewish Journal View →
Hanukkah Nights
“Young ones will enjoy counting the colorful, glowing candles for each night of Hanukkah in Amalia Hoffman’s beautifully illustrated board book with its simple rhyming verse.”―Jewish Journal View →
Sammy Spider's First Tu B'Shevat
“. . .a gentle celebration of the seasons, and a warm introduction to the holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees. . . colorful handmade papers and inventive papercuts are a bright and charming complement to the text.” —Dayton Jewish… View →
“This entry in the ’It’s Time’ series of Jewish holiday photo-essays is a charmer. Adorable preschoolers, including children of Asian and African descent, take a pretend trip to Israel to celebrate Israeli Independence Day, a common practice in Jewish schools… View →
“. . .right on target. . . A must-have for libraries with a Jewish preschool population.” —School Library Journal View →
“Coloring, connecting dots, making things with food, making game cards are just part of the twenty projects…This book is a wonderful way to introduce Israel to young readers and preschoolers turning the pages.” View →
Dinosaur on Shabbat
“This Book is the best of the series and will be heavily used by teachers in Jewish preschools.” — School Library Journal View →
Sukkot Treasure Hunt
“Books on the Jewish celebration of Sukkot are few and far between, and this one is unique in its focus.” —School Library Journal View →
Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History
“Tugeau’s vibrant paintings highlight the various moods of the story, from the fear of the Inquisition to the warmth of a family dinner, from the darkness of the pirate ship to the vitality of the Geechee community. This beautifully illustrated offering skillfully shows the View →
Let My People Go!
“This book will be welcome in Jewish and Christian educational settings and may enliven family Passover Seders. . .” —School Library Journal View →
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The Magic Pomegranate: [A Jewish Folktale]
“The bright watercolor illustrations and good use of white space provide an enjoyable reading experience. A worthwhile addition to the easy-reader genre.” —School Library Journal View →
“With pleasant, animated illustrations, this unique story connects the two Jewish holidays. The simple text reads well aloud. . .” —School Library Journal View →
A Dreidel in Time: A New Spin on an Old Tale
“This accessible chapter book tells the story of the events that led to the first Hanukkah. Devorah and Benjamin are disappointed when they receive an old dreidel from their Bubbe as a Hanukkah present. However, when they spin the dreidel, they are shocked to find themselves in… View →