With Purim just around the corner, I’m delighted to celebrate the release of three delightful new Purim board books published by PJ Publishing.

PURIM BASKETS by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
Creating and gifting Purim baskets for friends and family, mishloach manot, is a highlight of the holiday. But what about baskets for our animal friends? Readers are introduced to an array of filled Purim baskets and utilize visual and rhyming clues to help them select which basket belongs to each animal pal. Interactive and engaging, the colorful collage-style illustrations are a perfect pairing for the lively text.

PURIM POSSIBILITIES by Barbara Kimmel, illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich
A young child tries on a variety of costumes for the Purim Parade, from rock star to robot, tutus, wings, and more. The final choice is a perfect mix-and-match celebratory solution. Featuring concepts of decision-making and creativity, PURIM POSSIBILITIES is kid-friendly and full of joy. Bold illustrations with fun-to-find details add to the playful vibe. A super bonus: the book includes reusable stickers of costumes and accessories that can be used to dress the main character.

TODAY I AM A HAMENTASCH: A POEM FOR PURIM by Varda Livney
Featuring bouncy, rhyming text about trying on costumes, while celebrating “being me,” TODAY I AM A HAMENTASCH is a perfect introduction to Purim. Sweet illustrations of animal characters in costumes, featuring die-cut circles with peek-a-boo faces and bold lettering, will appeal to young readers. The smaller-sized book is perfect for little hands.