Love this enthusiastic reading of APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND! Thank you, E Train!
Tag: picture book
Interview with Liza Wiemer, author of OUT AND ABOUT: A TALE OF GIVING
Welcome back, Liza Wiemer! In Liza’s new picture book OUT AND ABOUT: A TALE OF GIVING (Kalaniot Books, 2023) illustrated by Margeaux Lucas, Daniel wonders where his parents are going with boxes. Their response, “out and about,” sparks Daniel’s imagination…
Interview with Tami Lehman-Wilzig, author of LUIS DE TORRES SAILS TO FREEDOM
Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s newest picture book, LUIS DE TORRES SAILS TO FREEDOM (Kar-Ben, 2023) illustrated by Oliver Averill is the story of a man escaping the Spanish Inquisition against the backdrop of Tisha B’av, a day of mourning the destruction of the First and Second Temples. In…
Interview with Laurie Wallmark, author of RIVKA’S PRESENTS
In Laurie Wallmark’s new picture book RIVKA’S PRESENTS (Random House Studio, 2023) illustrated by Adelina Lirius, a young Jewish girl named Rivka living with her family on the Lower East Side is eager to start school. But when her father…
Interview with Rebecca Klempner, author of HOW TO WELCOME AN ALIEN
Welcome back, Rebecca Klempner! In Rebecca’s upcoming picture book HOW TO WELCOME AN ALIEN (Kalaniot, 2023) illustrated by Shirley Waisman, a young girl named Dina Abraham and her family are shocked when an alien spaceship crash lands on their lawn.…
Interview with Sarah Sassoon, author of SHOHAM’S BANGLE
It’s a delight to welcome Sarah Sassoon, author of SHOHAM’S BANGLE (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Noa Kelner. SHOHAM’S BANGLE is the story of an Iraqi family who leaves their home for a new life, told through the eyes of a young…
Interview with Deborah Blumenthal, author of IRIS APFEL: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY
In her new picture book biography from the Little Golden Books series titled IRIS APFEL: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY (Golden Books, 2023) illustrated by Ellen Surrey, Deborah Blumenthal introduces readers to Iris Apfel, a beloved fashion icon, designer, and…
Interview with Tziporah Cohen, author of AFIKOMEN
In Tziporah Cohen’s wordless picture book AFIKOMEN (Groundwood Books, 2023), readers will experience the history of Passover with detailed illustrations by Yaara Eshet. Wordless picture books are a fascinating art form that requires a clear story arc without text. AFIKOMEN…
Interview with Ann Koffsky, author/illustrator of UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER, and Book Giveaway!
I’m so happy to welcome back my friend, author/illustrator Ann Koffsky to celebrate her new picture book UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER (Apples & Honey Press, 2023). Passover is such an important holiday for families and keeping it meaningful and engaging for kids…
Interview with Sandy Lanton, author of LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD: A PURIM STORY
Sandy Lanton’s new picture book LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD: A PURIM STORY (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2023) illustrated by Kim Barnes, puts a modern, Jewish spin on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale. LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD follows a skateboarding girl…