New Jewish Books
If you want an upbeat book with colorful illustrations where the main character is super energetic and everything seems to be always on the move and at the same time teaches the very basics...
Infotainment is a term usually restricted to journalism and news. This is the term though that came to my mind as I was reading Beni’s War, because it was entertaining while informative. It is...
Illustrator: Colleen Madden It’s almost Sukkot, and Micah and his family are heading to Farmer Jared’s pumpkin patch. Micah wants to find the very best pumpkin to decorate his family’s sukkah, but Farmer Jared...
Illustrator: Viviana Garofoli Kids will learn about the Jewish fall harvest holiday of Sukkot from building the sukkah, to the tradition of shaking the lulav and etrog. Don’t know what those things are? Read the book!
Illustrator: Rebecca Ashdown As each of Hanukkah’s first seven nights brings an unusual new present to a little girl, the mystery deepens. While the gifts grandma receives add up to a delicious Hanukkah treat,...
Illustrator: Sarah-Jayne Mercer What is “kavod”? It’s “gee!” It’s “wow.” It’s honor, respect. It’s “whoa, holy cow!” Even the littlest acts of kindness and the smallest good deeds can be hugely important in the world.
Illustrator: Sonja Wimmer When Flory’s ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions―the key to their old house and the...
Illustrator: Yael Albert Francesco Tirelli loved to eat gelato from his uncle’s cart. So when he moves from Italy to Hungary, Francesco decides to open his own ice cream store. There young Peter learns...
Illustrator: Deborah Melmon Missy loves Saturdays with her dad. Every week they do something special together. Usually, Dad brings the funds and Missy brings the fun, but this week, it’s Missy’s turn to treat...
Illustrator: Ángeles Ruiz All year, Hillel builds treehouses and forts. His structures―in the backyard, under the stairs and even in the living room―can get in the way when the family is busy with holiday...
