No comments about My Body Is Something Special.

1 comments about Moon Festival.

1. I bought this book when my daughter had just turned two and we lived in San Francisco. We had gone to the annual fair in Chinatown in San francisco and found it to be less than expected. The street that had traditional Chinese activities on it was fun, but the rest was very boring. On our way home we bought this book and it's been well loved ever since. She's five now and she still loves to look at the pictures and have it read to her. The story is well told, and I can't imagine this book without the illustrations that accompany it.

1 comments about Purim (Rookie Read-About Holidays).

1. I didn't know much about Purim but teach multi-cultural holidays so I wanted to learn more about it. This is the only book I found that described the holiday clearly for a novice like me and had a key so I could learn how to pronounce some difficult names. I recommend this book for the classroom and at home.

1 comments about Elijah's Tears: Stories for the Jewish Holidays.

1. Winner of the 1997 Storytelling World Award, Elijah's Tears: Stories For The Jewish Holidays is a collection of five original tales by Sydelle Pearl, each of which is connected to an important Jewish holiday and features the prophet Elijah, a biblical figure who is well known in Judaic folklore for magically appearing to those in great danger. Simple, black-and-white sketches by Rossitza Skortcheva fully complement this engaging collection which is especially recommended for young people, yet is suitable and entertaining reading for all ages.

2 comments about My First Menorah.

1. Truly a different kind of book than what is out there! The graphic art is striking, and really focuses on the lighting of the menorah. In fact, this book could be used AS a menorah. With a turn of the page, the next candle is lit... and in the proper order, while each night is numbered. Plus, all the great traditions of Hanukkah are included with little spots of art. Delightful! Children 2-5 won't be disappointed if Hanukkah Harry brings them "My First Menorah."



2. I was looking for a simple book that explains the traditions of Hanukkah to my daughter's Kindergarten class. This book was perfect. It explains the traditions and customs of the holiday without providing too many details that could be confusing for young children of other faiths.

No comments about My Hindu Year (A Year of Religious Festivals).

No comments about My First Book of Jewish Holidays.

2 comments about Round Up 4 Jesus: You Can't Outgive God.

1. Nothing you have not given away will ever be really yours. Most adults, even Christian adults, have difficulty with this concept, and yet Locklear has made the point in a way that even the youngest children can understand and grasp-as can parents who read them this story. Parents who are striving to raise their children to avoid the temptation of materialism in this, the most material culture in the world will find this charming book a solid step in the right direction. The author, having been involved in youth ministry for more than 10 years, is both gifted and well experienced in presenting important concepts to children, and it shows in this highly recommended book.



2. I found this book to be a wonderful teaching tool. It opens the minds and hearts of children to the Spirit of God. It allows children to understand biblical concept of hearing from God in their spirt. This book opens the doorway to many wonderful opportunities for teaching the children about the Spirit of God and how our obedience to Him is really a blessing for us. I read this book to our Sunday School class and they loved it. After reading this story it was very easy to explain to the children about hearing from God. I hope there will be more books coming on this topic. The Author did a great job of taking a difficult concept and putting it kid terms. Well done! Vanessa Tranquill, Grace Church

1 comments about Once upon a Shabbos.

1. We enjoyed reading this book to our children, ages 2 and 7, and they enjoy hearing it, OFTEN. This book is cute and fun and unique in its use of yiddish (all explained in the text).

4 comments about The Friday Nights of Nana.

1. It is early Friday morning (7 A.M. if you look at the tiny clock in the intricate illustration), when a young girl meets her Nana for bread and sweet peach jam. But there are bed to be made, ironing to do, china to place, cadlesticks to polish, a pie to roll out and bake, challah to braid and make. They go on a windy walk along a geese filled riverside park. There are violet colored flowers to purchase; Shabbat is approaching. The relatives arrive, the candles are kindled, it's cold outside, but a warm Shabbat inside. Great illustrations with intricately detailed gems



2. "The Friday nights of Nana begin early Friday morning..." There's so much for little Jennie and her Grandmother to do. Clean and straighten the house, iron the good tablecloth and fold the lace napkins. Then off to the kitchen to bake challahs and pie and polish the candlesticks. After lunch it's time to buy their favorite violet-colored flowers for the table, put the chicken and potatoes in the oven, set the table with Nana's best china and silver and get changed into their special blue dresses for the Sabbath. And as darkness falls, the doorbell rings and in comes the family, Jennie's parents and baby brother, aunts, uncles and cousins. Outside, it's cold, the wind blows and it begins to snow. But inside, Nana lights the candles and quietly says the prayers as the whole family sits down together for Sabbath dinner..... Amy Hest has written a tender and gentle story that transports children to Nana's house and shows them the joy of special family traditions. Her warm and simple text is beautifully complemented by Claire Nivola's evocative illustrations, full of wonderfully expressive detail. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, The Friday Nights Of Nana is a lovely read-aloud story the whole family can share, that will warm your heart and maybe, be the start of a new tradition in your house.



3. A wonderful book to share with your family on a cozy night!



4. The Friday Nights of Nana is a really terrific, sweet book for kids on Shabbat. It's more about family traditions than religion per se; it shows a young girl home for the day, helping her grandmother get ready for the weekly family get-together. I love how Hest's simple words and Nivola's absolutely beautiful artwork work together to emphasize the specialness of the day. A little treasure.