Reviews
ABC Passover Hunt
“particularly good for children in preschool and elementary school, who have had some instruction in and introduction to the details of the Passover story and Haggadah.” — Jewish Book Council View →
Kopecks for Blintzes
“Batori’s elongated faces and tilted surroundings capture the zaniness of the action in full color. Goldman seamlessly interweaves definitions for blintzes, dybuks (demons), melamed (teacher), and Shavuot itself without missing a humorous story beat.” — Jewish View →
Shalom Everybodeee!: Grover's Adventures in Israel
“Grover is as cute and adorable as always, and fills his reports home with wonderful humor. The descriptions of his adventures are always age-appropriate for the designated audience. There is rhythm in his story, and the reader can truly hear Grover speaking the words he is… View →
Sammy Spider's First Taste of Hanukkah: A Cookbook
“This book would be a great resource for parents who have children home on ‘winter break’ and has educational components, as well; it would be especially useful for number and counting activities. Families and classes will enjoy ‘digging into’ this… View →
Hanukkah Is Coming!
“This is a cheerfully illustrated board book written in rhyme with meter that properly scans. Each three line stanza shares an aspect of Hanukkah and ends with the line ‘Hanukkah is coming’, building excitement and glee. The final page satisfyingly ends with the line… View →
Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket
“A three hanky ending to a wise, wonderful book which delivers a familiar, real, but sad situation in a comforting way with touching vocabulary that will surely resonate with every family.” — Jewish Book Council View →
The Mountain Jews and the Mirror
“This original folk story reads like a Sephardic Chelm-like tale set in Morocco . . . The lesson can be one of many, including that sometimes we shouldn’t be so quick to judge the person staring back at us in the mirror!” — Jewish Book Council View →
The Colors of Israel
“The author/photographer has taken a close look at Israel and has focused on the many vibrant colors found in the cities, towns, beaches and just about everywhere. Each page is devoted to a particular color and features several beautiful photographs, with the name of the… View →
Seder in the Desert
“The large, full-color photographs beautifully depict the exquisite desert scenery as well as the warmth and spirit of this unique community and are a perfect complement to the descriptive, yet concise, text.” — starred review, Jewish Book Council View →
“Kimmel brings satisfyingly warm detail to a well-known folktale, in an elegant picture book set long ago on the shores of Galilee. Joseph of Tiberius loves to celebrate the Sabbath by selecting choice ingredients when preparing food and inviting all to share dinner with him. When… View →
Jewish Mindfulness for Kids
“This book is a great resource for children, families, and teachers.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
“By celebrating the Sarajevo Haggadah’s value as both a guide to family seders and a priceless work of art, Linda Leopold Strauss and Tim Smart demonstrate how this sacred book became important even to those outside its traditions.”—Jewish Book Council View →
A Book about Bupkes
“Implies the performance of a mitzvah in every scene. A Book About Bupkes changes the familiar notion of bupkes into something truly new.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
“This engaging new book will be valuable to young readers, offering a new perspective on Jewish American history and a series of world-changing events.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“The comical plot and dialogue of Way Too Many Latkes fit perfectly into the theme of a Chelm story. This is a delightful book for young readers.”—Jewish Book Council View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“Through beautiful language and illustrations, this book introduces lively characters whose faces express humor and cheer…They also celebrate by reading a book―just like us, when we pore over these fun pages.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“How lovely to have this jewel-colored picture book to share the love story of Rachel and Akiva with elementary-age children. The man who became a famous sage at the end of the first century was too poor to attend school, and started his work life as an illiterate shepherd. And… View →
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
“The colors of the picture book are brilliant and strong, with radiant jewel tones dominated by blue. . . . Flowing format, unusual shapes, boundless energy, and a narrator that is the object of the book mesh together to imprint information on… View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Leshem-Pelly’s message is direct and factual: science educates, nature amazes. This quiet book showcases Israel’s surprising bounty of natural wonders.”—Jewish Book Council View →
The Mexican Dreidel
“Colorful pictures with Mexican influences complete this educational and charming story.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Rosie Saves the World
“Rosie Saves the World is a charming picture book that teaches children about the Jewish concepts of tikkun olam, repair of the world; tzedakah, charity; mitzvot, good deeds; and areyvut, helping our own family and community. View →
Debbie's Song
This picture biography will charm teachers, caregivers, and all who listen to Jewish music."―Jewish Book Council View →
Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
“Gruber is a little-known heroine whose story needs to be told. This book, distinguished by its engaging pace and illuminating art, ensures that she will not be forgotten.”―Jewish Book Council View →
The Blue Glass Heart
“This beautiful story incorporates both tangible and emotional experience with a sense of balance and calm.”―Jewish Book Council View →