Book Series ‘Hero in Me’ Teaches Kids About Famous Jewish Figures
Erin Ben-Moche
May 20, 2020
From Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Steven Spielberg to human and Jewish rights activist Natan Sharansky.
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children’s books
Children’s Book Based on His Childhood Takes Theodore Bikel’s Legend to Another Stage
Jonathan Kirsch
December 4, 2019
Anne Frank’s tree: Two Holocaust picture books
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2016
In 2010, the aging horse chestnut tree located outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam collapsed and died.
Get kids into the High Holy Days spirit with these new books
Jewish Journal
September 3, 2015
Of the new children’s books of Jewish interest out this fall, many incorporate themes that go beyond High Holy Days fare.
Books: Passover, Agnon and challah baking
Jewish Journal
March 24, 2015
First on my list of favorite new books for kids are a couple of fun titles for Passover—one an early chapter book by a much-beloved author, and the other a picture book with a familiar train-loving character.
Holiday tales will tantalize tots and parents
Jewish Journal
April 2, 2014
The best of this season’s new Passover books include an old European folktale re-imagined, an enthusiastic nod to experiential Judaism with the “Adventure Rabbi,” a beautifully illustrated retelling of the story of Moses, and a cute affirmation of what it means to be the youngest in the family at Passover time.
Holiday reading round-up for kids
Jewish Journal
August 22, 2013
The good news for Jewish children’s books this year is the occasion of the 20th anniversary of beloved picture book character Sammy Spider. There is even a colorful plush toy available on the publisher’s Web site (karben.com).
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