'It is time to build the sukkah. A young girl carries a box of supplies. Her brother joins her to “Tug! Pull! Shift! Grab the wood… now lift!” An adult hammers the nails, while the girl and boy gather greenery for the shach (roof of the sukkah). Soon, mother helps to get it into place, and the decorations are hung. Then it’s “Chop! Stir! Prepare! Yummy food to share!” The table is set, the guests arrive, and the jubilant group is eating and singing under a glowing full moon. The book begins with “One, two, three! Build a sukkah with me!” and ends with “Three, two, one! More Sukkot to come.” Moss’s simple, rhyming text and Magia’s dynamic illustrations that fill the double spreads with activity and energy are the perfect complement to each other. Few books for this age level capture the exuberance of the fall holiday and its many aspects (building and decorating a sukkah, lulav and etrog, festive meals, family gatherings). The book is very highly recommended for.. Read more
Chava Pinchuck, Association of Jewish Libraries newsletter
'It is time to build the sukkah. A young girl carries a box of supplies. Her brother joins her to “Tug! Pull! Shift! Grab the wood… now lift!” An adult hammers the nails, while the girl and boy gather greenery for the shach (roof of the sukkah). Soon, mother helps to get it into place, and the decorations are hung. Then it’s “Chop! Stir! Prepare! Yummy food to share!” The table is set, the guests arrive, and the jubilant group is eating and singing under a glowing full moon. The book begins with “One, two, three! Build a sukkah with me!” and ends with “Three, two, one! More Sukkot to come.” Moss’s simple, rhyming text and Magia’s dynamic illustrations that fill the double spreads with activity and energy are the perfect complement to each other. Few books for this age level capture the exuberance of the fall holiday and its many aspects (building and decorating a sukkah, lulav and etrog, festive meals, family gatherings). The book is very highly recommended for.. Read more
Chava Pinchuck, Association of Jewish Libraries newsletter
'[i]Speedy and the Race Against Sound[/i] is based on the Jewish prohibition against speaking negatively of others, known as lashon hara, which is an enduring theme in Jewish literature. The book illustrates the importance of cautious, kind, and tactful speech and of asking a wronged friend for forgiveness and understanding — lessons that can be learned by both children and adults alike.’
Michael Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council
'[i]Speedy and the Race Against Sound[/i] is based on the Jewish prohibition against speaking negatively of others, known as lashon hara, which is an enduring theme in Jewish literature. The book illustrates the importance of cautious, kind, and tactful speech and of asking a wronged friend for forgiveness and understanding — lessons that can be learned by both children and adults alike.’
Michael Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council
'Claire Freeland’s rhyming board book about a Passover seder celebrated with guests will tickle the youngest ones. The story follows kids as they dip veggies, hear the story of Passover, crunch on matzah and hunt high and low for the hidden afikomen. Aviel Basil’s colorful, cartoon-like illustrations bring the rituals to life.’
Penny Schwartz, Jewish Telegraph Agency
'Claire Freeland’s rhyming board book about a Passover seder celebrated with guests will tickle the youngest ones. The story follows kids as they dip veggies, hear the story of Passover, crunch on matzah and hunt high and low for the hidden afikomen. Aviel Basil’s colorful, cartoon-like illustrations bring the rituals to life.’
Penny Schwartz, Jewish Telegraph Agency
This was a fascinating cookbook filled which Jewish chocolate recipes from around the world.
NetGalley, Katie Martin
This was a fascinating cookbook filled which Jewish chocolate recipes from around the world.
NetGalley, Katie Martin
“Detailed pencil and watercolor illustrations make effective use of white space in this charming picture book about caring for the natural world and all its creatures."
Foreword
“Detailed pencil and watercolor illustrations make effective use of white space in this charming picture book about caring for the natural world and all its creatures."
Foreword
