In Hava Deevon’s picture book, BAREFOOT IN THE SAND (Green Bean Books, 2023) Saul, a young boy from Romania, grows up hearing stories about the Land of Israel and spends his whole life imagining himself walking on the warm sand…
Interview with Yona Diamond Dansky, author and illustrator of WISHES AND KNISHES
WISHES AND KNISHES written and illustrated by Yona Diamond Dansky is a story of family and food, and the relationships we share with our loved ones. In the story, Kaley hopes to learn how to make knishes, but she’s always…
Interview with Leslie Kimmelman, author of EVE AND ADAM AND THEIR VERY FIRST DAY
Welcome back, Leslie Kimmelman! In her picture book EVE AND ADAM AND THEIR VERY FIRST DAY (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich, Leslie writes a midrash about the very first day of life for biblical figures Eve…
Shanah Tovah!
Wishing you all a very happy new year!
Interview with Sylvia Rouss, author of IN MY PRESCHOOL, THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
In her new picture book, IN MY PRESCHOOL, THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING (Bedazzled Ink Press, 2023), Sylvia Rouss introduces young readers to the many happenings in a day at preschool using the message of Ecclesiastes verses. Featuring photos…
Board Book Roundup 2023
Board books are so important for very young readers. They are sturdy enough for little hands to hold and explore with an adult or independently. This year, there are several terrific titles available that celebrate Jewish life. I am so…
Interview with Erica Lyons, author of COUNTING ON NAAMAH
Erica Lyons’s picture book COUNTING ON NAAMAH: A MATHEMATICAL TALE ON NOAH’S ARK (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2023) illustrated by Mary Reaves Uhles, is a clever midrash tale that focuses on Naamah, Noah’s wife, and her talents as a mathematician. In the…
Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF’S YOM KIPPUR
In his new picture book BIG BAD WOLF’S YOM KIPPUR (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Martin Morón, author David Sherrin offers readers a fun, fractured fairytale that explores the essence of Yom Kippur in a meaningful and kid-friendly…
Interview with Barbara Tuckel, author of BANK ROBBERS DON’T SAY PLEASE
In Barbara Tuckel’s guidebook for young readers, BANK ROBBERS DON’T SAY PLEASE (Menucha Publishers, 2023), a boy named Michoel often gets in sticky situations which require him to learn about manners and etiquette. Readers will be engaged and entertained while…
Reading of APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND from E Train
Love this enthusiastic reading of APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND! Thank you, E Train!