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“Yolen, a master storyteller, will enchant a new generation of young readers with this imaginative, lyrical retelling of the biblical story of Miriam, the older sister of Moses.” — Penny Schwartz, JTA View →

 

“Yolen, a master storyteller, will enchant a new generation of young readers with this imaginative, lyrical retelling of the biblical story of Miriam, the older sister of Moses.” — Penny Schwartz, JTA View →

 

“Yolen, a master storyteller, will enchant a new generation of young readers with this imaginative, lyrical retelling of the biblical story of Miriam, the older sister of Moses.” — Penny Schwartz, JTA View →

 
Cover: Miriam at the River

Miriam at the River

“Yolen, a master storyteller, will enchant a new generation of young readers with this imaginative, lyrical retelling of the biblical story of Miriam, the older sister of Moses.” — Penny Schwartz, JTA View →

 
Cover: I Love Matzah

I Love Matzah

“A young boy proudly shares all the delicious ways he likes to eat matzah. Rhyming words and bright, cartoon-like illustrations will keep kids hungry for the matzah treats.” — Penny Schwartz, JTA View →

 
Cover: Alligator Seder

Alligator Seder

“Join the fun with a family of friendly Florida gators who are preparing for Passover in the Sunshine State. In rhyming verse they hunt for chametz, recite the Four Questions and crunch their matzah.” — Penny Shcwartz View →

 
Cover: Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook

Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook

“In this contemporary guide to Hanukkah, families discover unique ways to celebrate Hanukkah that give deeper meaning to the ritual of lighting the menorah, as well as easy to understand explanations of the holiday. Jules, an award-winning author, offers a short verse for each of… View →

 
Cover: Maya Prays for Rain

Maya Prays for Rain

“It’s a warm fall day, and a spunky young girl greets her neighbors in her multicultural town. It seems like everyone is taking advantage of the sunny, dry weather by partaking in all kinds of outdoor activities. But when Maya learns that the evening’s synagogue service for the… View →

 
Cover: Rosh Hashanah Is Coming!

Rosh Hashanah Is Coming!

“Families can usher in the Jewish New Year with this colorful and lively toddler board book, the fifth in the Kar-Ben board book series on Jewish holidays by Tracy Newman and Vivian Garofoli (including ‘Shabbat is Coming!’ and ‘Passover is Coming!’). Young… View →

 
Cover: Izzy the Whiz and Passover McClean

Izzy the Whiz and Passover McClean

“In this delightful rhyming tale, Izzy invents a cleaning machine to help his mother in the ritual house cleaning before the start of Passover. Mom takes a rest and leaves Izzy in charge. Think Dr. Seuss meets robot vacuum cleaner: ‘Izzy pressed the red button,… View →

 
Cover: Frankenstein's Matzah: A Passover Parody

Frankenstein's Matzah: A Passover Parody

“This zany Passover caper…encourages kids to ask questions and amplifies the Jewish value of welcoming guests.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →

 
Cover: Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story

Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story

“Dinosaur lovers will enjoy this story of a Tyrannosaurus Rex who is overcome by worry about whether the guests he invited will come to his seder.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →

 
Cover: Dreidel Day

Dreidel Day

“Young kids will spin, bounce and tumble their way through Hanukkah along with a lively kitty in this delightful board book that glows like the colors of a box of holiday candles. Little ones can count out loud with each double-page spread that features one word and one number and… View →

 
Cover: Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah

Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah

“This gloriously illustrated, inspiring book traces the story of the historic medieval Spanish haggadah through its remarkable journey of survival.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →