Reviews
“This wonderful board book can be used in so many ways!. . . I would be delighted to add this to my Judaica collection at home, as well as to the Board Books Basket in my library.” —AJL Newsletter View →
Sarah Laughs
“Like the author and illustrator’s previous collaboration, Abraham’s Search for God, this is an appealing and reverent retelling of a Bible story, enhanced with midrashic elements that are cited in an Afterword. Highly recommended.” … View →
“Attractive, heavily-textured, full-color paintings adorn the story, written in a light, lively style and divided into short chapters. . . Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain Seder is an excellent addition to the genre.” —AJL… View →
It's Purim Time!
“The photographs of children at a Jewish preschool where the author teaches have always been the greatest charm of this holiday series and this one lives up to its predecessors. . . It’s Purim Time is another winner!” — View →
The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
“A breezy plot, a whirlwind protagonist, a sense of the silly and vibrant art combine to explain a vital part of our most somber and introspective holiday, Yom Kippur. . . Kar-Ben deserves our thanks for publishing another appealing gem.” — View →
“Young children, especially those who have just experienced a move will relate to this book and might find comfort from it. Janice Fried’s pleasing mixed media (water color, colored pencils, collage, pen and ink, and a scratching technique), softly colored pictures… View →
All About Passover
“The bright colors and attention to detail make these books a joy to read. . . recommended not only for students beginning to learn about the holidays, but also for teachers and parents to use as guidelines for teaching children who have not yet been exposed to the holidays in… View →
All About Hanukkah
“The bright colors and attention to detail make these books a joy to read. . . recommended not only for students beginning to learn about the holidays, but also for teachers and parents to use as guidelines for teaching children who have not yet been exposed to the holidays in… View →
Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale
“Genuinely clever rhymes, several cuts above the jingles used in so many picture books, tell the story of an extended family’s raucous eight nights of Hanukkah.” —AJL View →
Mendel's Accordion
“…a charming tale of reclaiming one’s heritage.” View →
Sammy Spider's First Sukkot
“…Kahn’s colorful cut paper illustrations are similar in style to the pictures in the other Sammy Spider books. They enliven and enhance the text. This book is recommended for all libraries… it is simply written and colorfully illustrated and offers good descriptions of building and… View →
It's Hanukkah Time!
“This is an appealing and child-friendly book that will be welcome in Jewish early childhood classrooms and Jewish libraries serving young children.” View →
Lots of Latkes: A Hanukkah Story
“The pleasant picture book communicates the joy of celebrating with friends.” View →
“The illustrations are adorable, beautifully complementing the rhyming text…I highly recommend this book for preschool to grade 3 and everyone who has grandparents!” View →
The Numbers of My Jewish Year
“Part of the Very First Board Book series, this is a welcome addition to its companion board books, each delivering a basic concept in a holiday framework for the preschool crowd.” View →
The Shapes of My Jewish Year
“The entire series, enhanced by these new books, should be part of every Jewish early childhood collection and classroom.” View →
The Shabbat Box
“A thoroughly delightful portrayal of children, a family, a teacher and her class, and the empowering example of a small child solving a problem without adult help is given through the words and pictures of this charming story.” View →
“This combination bible story and recipe book succeeds through its breezy narrating tone and its ethnic foods…Older readers will like the hip and slightly fresh tone of voice and, thus, will like rereading the stories.” View →
“This masterful rendition of the ancient story of Ruth and Naomi will help make it accessible to younger readers, and will be enjoyed by adults and children.” View →
The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story
“Deserving of the over-used term “unique”…Priest’s Grotto is highly recommended." View →
“A beautifully updated presentation of the Ten Commandments for young children.” View →
The World Needs Beautiful Things
“Artistic passion and talent are rewarded in this delightful rendition of Exodus 31 when God tells Moses that He has chosen Bezalel, whom he endowed with a divine spirit in every kind of craft, to build the Mishkan. The picture book shows these talents. Bezalel starts as a young… View →