The Matzah That Papa Brought Home (Passover Titles)
by Fran ManushkinScholastic PaperbacksIn exuberant verse and breathtaking paintings, the age-old traditions of Passover come vividly to life. This rhythmic tale conveys all the warmth and richness of this cherished holiday and the family traditions that surround it.
Jewish Fairy Tales
by Sheilah BeckettSagebrush Education ResourcesSammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
by Sylvia RoussKar-Ben PublishingSammy's newest adventure finds him knee-deep in honey, and eager to celebrate the New Year. The third in the popular Sammy series.
A Seder for Tu B'Shevat
by Harlene Winnick AppelmanKar-Ben PublishingDescribes the celebration of the Jewish arbor day, Tu bi-Shevat, and explains its history.
The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
by Jacqueline JulesKar-Ben PublishingThe Ziz, a clumsy but goodhearted bird of folklore, accidentally destroys a vegetable garden, and when he asks God for advice, he learns the importance of apologizing.
Algo de Nada
by Phoebe GilmanLectorum PublicationsIn this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph's baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left--but then Joseph has an idea.
The Treasure
by Uri ShulevitzFarrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)Isaac's solitary journey, his arrival at hte vast city, and his discovery there are all enriched by Mr. Shulevitz's beautifully detailed illustrations, which masterfully capture the spirit of the original tale while keeping it simple enough for the very youngest reader.
Dybbuk: A Story Made in Heaven
by Francine ProseGreenwillow BooksBecause forty days before a baby is born the angels in heaven decide whom it will marry, nothing prevents the wedding of Leah and Chonon from taking place.
