Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem
Getting ready for Shabbat is always a bit zany, but . . . flying matzoh balls?!
Bubbe and her best buddy, Bart, make the perfect matzoh-ball-chasing team in this hilarious Jewish counting book.
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978-1-951365-08-0
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$14.99 |
Author: Bonnie Grubman
Bonnie Grubman is dedicated to preserving the magic of childhood. Bonnie and her husband have wonderful memories of their unforgettable rescue dog, Rusty… a clever food thief with big paws, and a pure heart.
Illustrator: Deborah Melmon
Deborah Melmon has been a freelance illustrator in the San Francisco Bay area for over 30 years. Among her many picture books are Picnic at Camp Shalom, Speak Up, Tommy, One Good Deed, and Chicken Soup, Chicken, Soup. Deborah lives with a comical Airedale Terrier named Mack.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“The silliness—a little reminiscent of Strega Nona’s pasta pot—is recounted in a rhyming text . . . . This modern-day Jewish tall tale makes for an unconventional, fun Shabbat read-aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews
AJL Holiday Highlights
“In this energetically illustrated celebration of Shabbat, besneakered Bubbe and her expressive pooch, Bart, round up rogue matzoh balls magically careening around the room. Their preparatory frenzy settles into a calm family holiday, perfect for highlighting both the bustle and the quiet joy of Shabbat.”—AJL Holiday Highlights
AJL Newsletter
“Using fun rhyming couplets and enough onomatopoeic words to encourage great expression in even the most reluctant reader . . . This is slapstick mayhem at its best. Illustrator Deborah Melmon’s gorgeous double-page spreads show a hip, high-top wearing grandma and her sidekick . . . . [E]nchanting book accessible to all.”—AJL News & Reviews
Sydney Taylor Shmooze
“Bubbe and Bart’s Matzoh Ball Mayhem is a delightful read-aloud selection for children ages three to eight . . . . Recommended.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze