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THE FORWORDS CATALOG OF JEWISH BOOKS
Table of Contents
HOLOCAUST FICTION ............................................................ 15

ANTI-SEMITISM................................................................... 2 HOLOCAUST NON-FICTION ........................................... 16
ARTS, CRAFTS & ACTIVITY BOOKS.............................. 2 HUMOR ................................................................................ 17
BIBLE...................................................................................... 2 INTERFAITH ISSUES ........................................................ 18

GENERAL ................................................................................ 2
ISRAEL ................................................................................. 18
ABRAHAM & SARAH ............................................................... 3
CREATION ............................................................................... 3
DAVID .................................................................................... 3 JEWISH PHILOSOPHY ..................................................... 18
GENESIS.................................................................................. 3
JONAH .................................................................................... 3 JEWISH PRACTICE........................................................... 19
JOSEPH.................................................................................... 3
MOSES .................................................................................... 3 LIFE CYCLE........................................................................ 20
NOAH ..................................................................................... 3
GENERAL .............................................................................. 20
RUTH ...................................................................................... 4
AGING .................................................................................. 20
SOLOMON ............................................................................... 4
BAR-BAT MITZVAH ............................................................. 20
TALMUD ................................................................................. 4
ADOPTION ............................................................................ 20
BIKKUR HOLIM/ VISITING THE SICK ............................ 4 BIRTH ................................................................................... 20
DEATH .................................................................................. 21
BIOGRAPHY.......................................................................... 4 DIVORCE .............................................................................. 22
ILLNESS ................................................................................ 22
MARRIAGE ........................................................................... 22
CONVERSION (SEE INTERFAITH ISSUES).................... 4
LITURGY/PRAYERS.......................................................... 22
COOKBOOKS........................................................................ 4
MULTICULTURAL/ DIVERSITY .................................... 22
CURRENT EVENTS.............................................................. 5
PARENTING ........................................................................ 23
FICTION ................................................................................. 5
ADULT FICTION ...................................................................... 5 POETRY ............................................................................... 23
HISTORICAL FICTION............................................................... 5
IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE ........................................................ 6 SELF ESTEEM .................................................................... 23
JEWISH IDENTITY .................................................................... 6
SHMIRAT HALASHON/ GUARD YOUR TONGUE........ 23
FOLK TALES......................................................................... 7
SHOMREI HAADAMAH/ .................................................... 24
GLBTQI (GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER, QUESTIONING, INTERSEXED) ........ 8
PROTECTING THE EARTH............................................. 24
GOD ......................................................................................... 8
SPIRITUALITY ................................................................... 24
HEBREW/YIDDISH .............................................................. 9
TIKKUN OLAM/ TZEDAKAH ............................................. 25
HISTORY................................................................................ 9
TZA’AR BA’ALEI CHAYIM/KINDNESS TO ANIMALS
................................................................................................ 25
HOLIDAYS........................................................................... 10
GENERAL .............................................................................. 10 VALUES EDUCATION....................................................... 25
HANUKKAH .......................................................................... 10
PASSOVER ............................................................................. 12 WOMEN’S STUDIES .......................................................... 26
Passover Haggadot........................................................... 12
PURIM ................................................................................... 13 YIDDISH SEE HEBREW) .................................... 27
ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR ......................................... 13
SHABBAT .............................................................................. 13 READING PROGRAM TITLES IN THE FORWORDS
SHAVUOT .............................................................................. 14 CATALOG............................................................................ 28
SUKKOT/ SIMCHAT TORAH ............................................ 14
TU B’SHEVAT ....................................................................... 15
TITLE, AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR INDEX................. 29
HOLOCAUST....................................................................... 15
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ANTI-SEMITISM By Barbara Spector

Over 800 individual questions in quiz BIBLE The CCAR’s companion volume to
the Reform Chumash.
format to test your knowledge of Adult/1000+pp./HC
The Christmas Menorahs: How
a Town Fought Hate
everything Jewish. GENERAL
All ages/196pp./PB The Harlot
By Janice Cohn Bible Heroes I Can Be by the Side of the Road:
Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth Celebrating with Jewish Crafts By Ann Eisenberg
A story of how two children and their Forbidden Tales of the Bible
By Rebeca Edid Ruzansky Illustrated by Rosalyn Schanzer By Jonathan Kirsch
families stood together against hate. Photos by Roberto Zeballos-Peralta A young child compares herself to
This true story took place in Billings, A collection of biblical stories that
Teachers and older kids who can do the major heroes of the Bible. Newly are usually suppressed or
Montana in 1993. craft projects on their own will love revised as a board book.
Age 7-11/40pp./PB mistranslated due to their graphic
this book. The projects it contains Age 2-6/20pp./Board nature
are excellent. The instructions are Adult/378pp./PB
Rooftop Secrets and Other well presented, clear, readable with Biblical Literacy: The Most
Stories of Anti-Semitism easy-to-follow photographs of each Important People, Events and How to Read the Bible: A Guide
By Lawrence Bush step. There are projects for every Ideas of the Hebrew Bible
Illustrated by Martin Lemelman
to Scripture, Then and Now
Jewish holiday as well as general By Rabbi Joseph Telushkin By James L. Kugel
Eight stories featuring children and occasions. All the information you A complete bible education in one
describing anti-Semitism through the A book often recommended by
need - materials, directions, volume. rabbis in “Introduction to Judaism”
ages. patterns, examples are contained Adult/656pp./HC
Age12+/158pp./PB classes, this is an interesting look at
here. A must have for the resource the Hebrew Bible as seen through
center. But God Remembered: the eyes of a traditional Jew who
The Spider's Web © 2008 – Many Ages/314pp./HC Stories of Women from teaches at Harvard University.
By Laura E. Williams
Creation to the Promised Land Adult/848pp./PB
Lexi Jordan joins a Neo-Nazi Hebrew Alphabet By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Skinhead group. After they rough Coloring Book
up an old woman, Lexi returns to
Illustrated by Bethanne Andersen JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh
Written and illustrated by The stories of Lillith, Serach, Bityah Featuring a durable, leatherette flex
care for her and learns that the Chaya Burstein and the Daughters of Z. binding, this is a study bible that will
woman was a former member of the Each page contains a variety of Age 8+/32pp./PB last for years to come.
Nazi Youth Movement. objects whose names begin with the
Age11+/134pp/PB Adult/2040pp.
Hebrew letter being illustrated. Clouds of Glory: Legends and
Age 5-10/32pp./PB Stories about Bible Times The Kid's Catalog
The Violin Players By Miriam Chaikin of Bible Treasures
By Eileen Bluestone Sherman Jewish Holiday Crafts Illustrated by David Frampton Written and illustrated by
When Melissa moves from New for Little Hands 21 Midrashim provide thoughtful and Chaya Burstein
York City to a small Midwestern By Ruth Esrig Brinn illuminating insights into popular Kids travel back in time to the
town, she is confronted by anti- Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn Bible stories. ancient land of the Bible and
semitism in her new school. Over 100 arts and crafts projects Age 9+/128pp./HC discover how stories and customs
Age 10+/130pp./HC using common household materials. from the Bible are part of their lives
Age 4-8/128pp./PB Common Ground: The Weekly today.
Walker's Crossing Torah Portion Through the Age 8+/142pp./PB
By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Jewish Holiday Games Eyes of a Conservative,
A ranching community in Wyoming for Little Hands Orthodox and Reform Rabbi Kind Little Rivka
is divided between those who accept By Ruth Esrig Brinn By Dina Rosenfeld
By Steve Lipman
the views of a local militia group and Illustrated by Sally Springer Illustrated by Ilene Winn-Lederer
A Conservative, Orthodox and
those who do not. A young boy, A variety of games with reproducible How Rivka’s kindness to the camels
Reform rabbi respond to questions
caught in the middle when the final game boards and cards for each brought her great rewards.
about each of the weekly Torah
confrontation erupts, learns what it Jewish holiday. Age 3-8/32pp./HC
portions.
really means to be a man, what it Age 3-8/128pp./PB Adult/390pp./HC
takes to build a good future and how The Language of Truth:
to find your place in a changing Jewish Holiday Origami The Torah Commentary
The Eternal Books Retold:
world. Written and illustrated by A Rabbi Summarizes of the Sefat Emet
Age 10+/240pp./PB Joel Stern the 39 Books of the Bible By Arthur Green
Review on its way! By Alex J. Goldman A collection of the Sefat Emet's
What if the Zebras Lost © 2006/Age 5-10/64pp./PB teachings.
The author summarizes the books of
Their Stripes? Adult/408pp./HC
the Bible and recreates the vitality
By John Reitano Jewish Holidays & Traditions and inspiration of each one.
Illustrated by William Haines Coloring Book The Pentateuch:
Adult/368pp./HC
Vibrant pictures and provocative Written and illustrated by An Introduction to the First Five
questions in a lively book to discuss Chaya Burstein
differences with the very young. The Five Books of Moses Books of the Bible
Each page illustrates a separate By Everett Fox By Joseph Blenkinsopp
Age 4-9/32pp./HC Jewish Holiday. Now in paperback, the acclaimed A comprehensive and up-to-date
Age 5-10/48pp./PB new translation of the Hebrew Bible. look at the first five books of the
Why the Jews?
Adult/1056pp./PB Bible, where they came from and
The Reason for Anti-Semitism Jewish Origami I how they came to be.
By Dennis Prager Written and illustrated by Adult/288pp./PB
The Five Books of Moses
& Joseph Telushkin Florence Temko
A fascinating, factual account of why for Young People
Clear and direct instructions for Adapted and illustrated by Reading the Book: Making the
anti-Semitism exists. making a grogger, a shofar, a star of
Adult/288pp./PB Esta Cassway Bible a Timeless Text
David, frogs, matzoh cover, Torah An inspiring, beautifully written and By Burton L. Visotzky
Scroll, dreidel and Joseph’s coat. delightfully told collection of Bible This book demonstrates the
Origami paper included.
ARTS, CRAFTS & Age 6-Adult/12pp./PB
stories to read aloud to young and
old.
ingenuity and richness of
approaching the Bible through the
ACTIVITY BOOKS Jewish Origami II
All ages/234pp./PB use of midrash.
Adult/242pp./PB
Written and illustrated by God’s Garden: Children’s
Alef-Bet Yoga for Kids Florence Temko Stories Grown from the Bible Sefer Ha-Aggadah:The Book of
By Ruth Goldeen Instructions for making an Israeli By Adam Fisher Legends-Legends from the
Photos by Bill Goldeen flag, Purim basket, Rabbi’s hat, Stories complement each sidrah and Talmud and Midrash
The multicultural faces of Judaism Sabbath candles, Queen Esther’s offer value lessons for each tale. By Hayim Nahman Bialik
today demonstrate a variety of yoga jewelry, Shavuot flowers, Noah’s Ark perfect for bedtime or Shabbat & Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky
poses in the shapes of the Alef-Bet. and a dove. Origami paper included. reading. The first complete English
A glossary at the back of the book Age 6-Adult/12pp./PB Age 5-10/166pp./PB translation of this Hebrew classic.
explains it all. Adult/898pp./HC
© 2009–Age 5-10/32pp./HC The Haftarah Commentary
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A lyrical telling of Abraham’s trials.
JONAH A beautifully written midrash about
Nachshon, the individual who was
Age 4-8/64pp./PB Age 4-8/32pp./HC Jonah and the Whale the first to step into the waters of the
Written and illustrated by Reed Sea thereby enabling the
Tell it from the Torah Heather Amery Jewish People to reach freedom on
By Gedalia Peterseil CREATION An easy to read version of this the other side.
A parsha-by-parsha exploration of wonderful story. © 2009 – Age 5-8/32pp./HC
Torah.
In Our Image: Age 2–6/16pp./PB
God’s First Creatures
Age 12+/2 Vol./PB
By Nancy Sohn Swartz The Ten Plagues of Egypt
Ten Good Rules: A Counting Illustrated by Melanie Hall
God asks all of nature to offer gifts
JOSEPH By Shoshana Lepon
Illustrated by Aaron Friedman
Book Lively verse and bright, bold
to humankind with the promise that Benjamin and the Silver Goblet
By Susan Remick Topek pictures.
Photographs by Tod Cohen
humans would care for creation in By Jacqueline Jules p.j.
return. Age 4-8/32pp./PB
Recently revised with photograohs Illustrated by Natascia Ugliano
Age 4–8/32pp./HC The dramatic story of Joseph’s using
instead of drawings to illustrate each Who Knows Ten?
commandment, this is an Benjamin to see if his brothers had
Creation Song learned their lesson. Children’s Tales
introduction to the Ten
By Anna Scott-Brown © 2009 – Age 2–6/32pp./HC/$17.95 of the Ten Commandments
Commandments for very young
Illustrated by Elana Gomez By Molly Cone
children.
A beautifully written and exquisitely The Coat of Many Colors Illustrated by Robin Brickman
Age 1-5/32pp./PB
illustrated midrash on the Creation By Jenny Koralek Revised with new illustrations, this
story. In it God is dreaming and Illustrated by Pauline Baynes classic uses stories to help children
The Torah For Family Reading understand the deeper meanings of
singing and dancing the world into A beautiful retelling of the Joseph
By Joseph Gaer the Ten Commandments.
being. The text is filled with joy and story for younger children.
A collection of bible stories for the Age 5+/112pp./PB
love, music and laughter. The bright, © 2004 – Age 4–9/28pp./HC
entire family.
bold colors of the plants and
All ages/576pp./PB
animals, trees and flowers, rain and Joseph
The Torah: A Modern
sunshine fill every page. Adapted and illustrated by NOAH
© 2008 – Age 4–8/32pp./HC Brian Wildsmith
Commentary (Hebrew Opening) Noah and the Rainbow
By Gunther Plaut A stunningly illustrated, fairly By Shoshana Lepon
accurate retelling of the Joseph
The Reform Movement Chumash,
recently revised to become much
DAVID story.
Illustrated by Aaron Friedman
Easy-to-read rhyme and bright, bold
easier to read and refer to. David and the Giant © 1997 – Age 4–9/36pp./HC illustrations.
Adult/1604pp./HC By Emily Little Age 4-8/32pp./PB
Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm Joseph the Dreamer
A Torah Commentary A book for beginning readers with Adapted by Alison Greengard Noah’s Ark
for Our Times simple text and charming Illustrated by Carol Racklin-Siegel Written and illustrated by
By Rabbi Harvey J. Fields illustrations. This is part of a series of Lucy Cousins
A three-volume set of easy to Age 4-8/32pp./PB Hebrew/English Bible stories from Bright colorful pictures, simple text.
understand commentary on the EKS. The illustrations are gorgeous- Age 2-7/32pp./PB
Torah. Perfect for Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Dovid the Little Shepherd bold, bright colorful. The Hebrew
Adult/Boxedpp./PB By Dina Rosenfeld text is easy to read, easy to engage Noah’s Ark
Illustrated by Ilene Winn-Lederer with. There is a fabulous dictionary By Linda Hayward
David’s leadership qualities were in the back with excellent Illustrated by Freire Wright
ABRAHAM & SARAH apparent even when he was tending translations and transliterations (if
you need them.) This is a must have
A Step-into-Reading book. Simple
the sheep. text and charming pictures.
Abraham’s Search for God Age 3-8/32pp./HC for those libraries with synagogue Age 4-8/32pp./PB
By Jacqueline Jules p.j. schools or adult education programs
Illustrated by Natascia Ugliano Giant Killer that have Hebrew classes. Noah’s Ark
A beautiful retelling of the midrash Written and illustrated by John Ryan © 2008 – Age 9-14/40pp./PB By Heinz Janisch
about Abraham’s discovery of the The story of David and Goliath as Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger
One God. Told in a way that young seen through the eyes of the man Remarkable illustrations highlight
children can grasp the concept of a who held Goliath’s shield. MOSES this beautiful retelling.
Power that created everything on Age 4-8/32pp./PB Exodus Age 4-8/32pp./HC
this earth. The illustrations in this Written and illustrated by
book are rich with bold colors and
very stylistically drawn. The final
King David: The Real Life Brian Wildsmith Noah's Ark
of the Man Who Ruled Israel A stunningly beautiful, engagingly Written and illustrated by Peter Spier
page of the story ends as follows: By Jonathan Kirsch written retelling of the Exodus story. Winner of the Caldecot Medal. A
“Today, we remember Abraham as The author brings new depth to the All ages/64pp./HC wordless version of Noah’s story.
the father of three great religions: familiar events of David's life. Age 4-8/32pp./PB
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.” An Revealing a man as vibrant and Moses: A Life
appropriate book for reading at compelling today as he has been for By Jonathan Kirsch Noah’s Ark
interfaith settings and by interfaith millenia. The fascinating biography of one of and Other Bible Stories
families. Adult/403pp./PB Judaism's most compelling figures. By Selena Hastings
© 2007 – Age 3-8/32pp./PB
Adult/432pp./PB Clear language and vivid pictures
A Little Boy Named Avram GENESIS Moses, The Prince,
tell the tales and illustrate the
settings.
By Dina Rosenfeld
Illustrated by Ilene Winn-Lederer Genesis – the Book with The Prophet: His Life, Legend Age 8+/64pp./PB
How Abraham discovered God is Seventy Faces: A Guide for the & Message for Our Lives
one. Family By Rabbi Levi Meier Noah’s Bed p.j
Age 3-8/32pp./HC By Esther Takac Discusses the story of Moses as a Written and illustrated by
Illustrated by Anna Pignataro metaphor for life and growth for Lis and Jim Coplestone
Sarah Laughs An excellent resource with a broad each of us. Eber, grandson of Grandpa Noah
perspective on the first book of Adult/225pp./PB and Grandma Nora, wants to cuddle
By Jacqueline Jules
Illustrated by Natascia Ugliano Torah. B'nai Mitzvah doing research in bed with them one stormy night
An extraordinarily beautiful picture for their D'var Torah will find this a The Moses Basket on the ark. How can one little boy be
book retelling the life of Sarah. The useful tool they can engage with and By Jenny Koralek so tickley, snorey and scratchy?
illustrations are bright, colorful and understand for discovering a deeper Illustrated by Pauline Baynes Enchanting illustrations accompany
bold. The text is whimsical, delightful meaning to Torah. Parents can use A lovely midrash about Moses being this endearing story of life on Noah’s
and filled with amazing metaphors. this book to engage their families put in the Nile and saved by the Ark.
Throughout the book, watch Sarah's during Shabbat dinner discussions. Egyptian princess. © 2006 - Age 3-8/32pp./PB
eyes to see all the feelings Jewish professionals can find © 2003 – Age 5-8/28pp./HC
conveyed in the text. innumerable uses for this handy
volume. Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to
Noah’s Trees
© 2008 – Age 3-8/32pp./PB Written and illustrated by
© 2008 – Age 4-8/242pp./HC Swim: A Passover Story p.j.
Bijou Le Tourd
The Ten Tests of Abraham By Deborah Bodin Cohen
By Shoshana Lepon Illustrated by Jago
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children, his trees and his world. creatures of the world. Superman The Story of Albert Einstein
Age 4-6/40pp./PB © 2000 – Age 6+/32pp./HC By Marc Tyler Nobleman By Stephanie S. McPherson
Illustrated by Ross MacDonald Age 10+/96pp./PB
Noah’s Wife: The Story of Except for a small reference to the
Naamah TALMUD fact that one of the creators of A Picture Book of Anne Frank
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Superman was Jewish in the By David A. Adler
The Essential Talmud
Illustrated by Bethanne Andersen Afterword, this book has no real Illustrated by Karen Ritz
By Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
While Noah gathers up the animals, Jewish content. Nonetheless, it The story of Anne Frank, but not for
Talmud as human document and
Noah’s wife must gather seeds from deserves a place in every Jewish the very young.
divine law.
each plant on earth. library because Superman and his Age 7-10/32pp./PB
Adult/296pp./PB
Age 4-9/32pp./HC Jewish creators are a part of Jewish
history. Boys especially will want to Portraits of Jewish American
Introduction
Old MacNoah Had an Ark p.j. read this book about the effort it took Heroes
to Rabbinic Literature to bring Superman to life and how
By Sally Lloyd-Jones By Malka Drucker
By Jacob Neusner he captured the imagination of the
Illustrated by Jill Newton Illustrated by Elizabeth Rosen
Explores the forces that gave rise to entire country. Very well-written, with
Old MacDonald Had a Farm with a A diverse and unique collection of
rabbinic literature and tells what outstanding illustrations.
Noah’s Ark theme. There is no doubt biographies of Jewish Americans.
these documents are, how to find © 2008 – Age 7-11/36pp/HC
that when you and the kids begin Not the usual cast of characters.
them and how to read them.
singing this version of the song Lillian Wald is in this book. Michael
Adult/752pp./HC The Diary of a Young Girl:
everyone will be laughing. It’s a Schwerner and Andrew Goodman
“bang, bang here”, an “oopsie daisie The Definitive Edition are here. Daniel Pearl has a
Swimming in By Anne Frank chapter. The illustrations are lovely
there,” “here a poo,” “there a burp!”
Everywhere a rip-roaring time. the Sea of Talmud A new translation of the classic and meaningful. Plus, a glossary, a
Wonderful illustrations. By Michael Katz & Gershon Diary of Anne Frank, with nearly timeline of Jewish-American History,
© 2008 - Age 4-8/32pp./PB Schwartz one-third of Anne's entries restored. a Bibliography and suggested
An introduction to the study of Age 12+/352pp./PB reading are in the back of the book.
Talmud and its application to © 2008 – Age 9-13/96pp/HC
Tara’s Flight
contemporary life. Elie Wiesel:
By Ruth Eitzen
Adult/368pp./PB A Voice for Humanity Raoul Wallenberg:
Illustrated by Allan Eitzen
A nice Noah’s Ark story with lovely, By Ellen Norman Stern The Man Who Stopped Death
colorful and bright illustrations. The The Talmud for Beginners, Age 8+/111pp./PB By Sharon Linnea
ending with its message of peace is Volume I: Prayer Illustrated by Tom Veres
beautiful and one that should Volume II: Text Einstein: Visionary Scientist Age 10+/168pp./PB
definitely be shared. Volume III: Living in a By John B. Severance
Non-Jewish World
© 2008 – Age 3-8/32pp./HC
By Judith Z. Abrams
Illustrated with archival photographs
A detailed account of Einstein's
Shalom, Friend: The Life @
Introduces the Talmud to the childhood, early career and later
and Legacy of Yitzhak Rabin
We’re All in the Same Boat By The Jerusalem Report Staff
By Zachary Shapiro sophisticated novice with the recognition as one of the most
intention of making it meaningful and Winner of the National Jewish Book
Illustrated by Jack E. Davis respected and beloved scientists of
accessible. Award. An authoritative biography
Illustrations that are delightful, bright this century.
Adult/234pp./PB Age 10-14/144pp/PB of an extraordinary life.
and so very fun, a story told with Adult/288pp./HC
alphabetical alliterations for read
aloud laughs and a message for our Gertrude is Gertrude is
times: We are all in this together, so BIKKUR HOLIM/ Gertrude is Gertrude
Teddy Kollek:
Builder of Jerusalem
let’s get along, and we’ll get through By Jonah Winter
this…together. Excellent. VISITING THE SICK Illustrated by Calef Brown
By Abraham Rabinovich
Age 9+/130pp./PB
© 2009 – Age 3-8/32pp./HC A fascinating glimpse into the world
of Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas
Why Noah Chose the Dove Yoni Netanyahu:
BIOGRAPHY
and their friends – the artists and
literary figures of their day. Commando at Entebbe
By Isaac Bashevis Singer
© 2009 – Age 9-13/40pp/HC By Devra Newberger Speregen
Illustrated by Eric Carle Alicia: My Story
During an argument, dove remains Age 9+/128pp./PB
By Alicia Appleman-Jurman
silent and is rewarded with a very The true story of a young girl’s Hank Greenberg:
special task. Hall-Of-Fame Slugger
Age 4-8/32pp./PB
survival during the Holocaust.
Age 11+/433pp./PB By Ira Berkow CONVERSION (SEE
Anne Frank: Life in Hiding
Illustrated by Mick Ellison
Age 9+/108pp./PB INTERFAITH ISSUES)
RUTH By Johanna Hurwitz
A sensitive and thoughtful Memories of Babi
Naomi’s Song
By Selma Kritzer Silverberg introduction to the life and times of
Anne Frank.
By Aranka Siegal
A Sydney Taylor Honor Book. This COOKBOOKS
An excellent modern midrash on the
Age 9+/64pp./PB book delivers a delightful,
life of Naomi from her days as a
meaningful message of what living The Children's p.j.
young girl until she becomes a Jewish Holiday Kitchen
Anne Frank Jewishly really means and the
grandmother through Ruth’s bearing By Joan Nathan
By Yona Zeldis McDonough unconditional love between a
of Oved. Now in paperback, 70 child friendly
Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis grandmother and granddaughter.
© 2009 – Age 12+/142pp./PB recipes from around the world.
A sensitive introduction to the Wonderful, readable, emotional and
Holocaust through the life of Anne highly visual stories will have you Having made several recipes from
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SOLOMON Frank.
Age 7-10/32pp./HC
laughing out loud, getting
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© 2000 – All ages/176pp/PB
King Solomon p.j. describes the sights, sounds and
Anne Frank, Beyond the Diary: smells of her life on the farm as she
and the Queen of Sheba Chocolate Chip Challah
A Photographic Remembrance lived it with her "Babi.” Would be a
By Blu Greenberg
wonderful Intergenerational Book Written and illustrated by
Illustrated by Linda Tarry By Ruud van der Rol
Club read, recipes at the end Lisa Rauchwerger
The epic love story of these two & Rian Verhoeven
providing great hands-on activities Using the Jewish calendar as a
powerful rulers based on Biblical, An extraordinary book that gives a
and wonderful refreshments. frame work, adults and children can
Rabbinic and Ethiopian sources. human face to the voice from the
© 2008 – Age 9-13/116pp/HC cook up tasty treats all year. A
© 1997 – Age 6-9/48pp./HC diary.
delightful family cookbook with an
Age 10+/114pp./PB
Moe Berg: interactive format for parent and
The Wisdom Bird: p.j. The Spy Behind Home Plate child; easy to use recipes; and trivia
A Tale of Solomon and Sheba Anne Frank:
By Vivian Grey and information on Jewish holidays.
By Sheldon Oberman The Diary of a Young Girl All ages/96pp./PB
By Anne Frank Using baseball as a cover, Moe
Illustrated by Neil Waldman Berg spied for the U.S. during WWII.
This ancient and powerful story The classic edition.
Age 8+/128pp./PB Matzah Meals:
about Solomon, Sheba and the Age 12+/220+pp./PB
4
A Passover Cookbook for Kids presents the uncertainties that are a A young girl struggles to survive in The story of Masada as told by
By Judy Tabs & Barbara Steinberg part of contemporary Jewish identity. Russia’s wilderness. Simon ben Eleazer, son of the
Illustrated by Chari Radin Adult/208pp./PB Age 10-14/246pp./PB leader of Masada.
A wonderful collection of recipes that Age 12+/80pp/PB
are Kosher for Passover and fun for The Red Tent Elvina’s Mirror
kids. Easy instructions, simple By Anita Diamant By Sylvie Weil My Guardian Angel
ingredients. With deeply affecting, rich The sequel to My Guardian Angel, a By Sylvie Weil
All ages/72pp./PB storytelling, this modern midrash of new family moves to Troyes from In 11th century France, Crusaders
the life of Dinah takes us into the Germany. They become the central are destroying entire Jewish
The Second Avenue Deli ancient world of biblical women. figures in a plot filled with romance, communities on their way to the
Cookbook This is a story you will not forget. danger, conspiracy and all one Holy Land. Elvina, Rashi’s
By Sharon Lebewohl & Rena Bulkin Adult/322pp./PB would expect from life in the Dark granddaughter, hides a young
Recipes and memories from Abe Ages. Of course, Elvina, Rashi’s Christian who does not want to fight,
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kitchen. My Potato Latke Recipe By James Michener to save the day. © 2004 – Age 9-14/164pp/PB
comes from here and it is hands The classic history of the birth and © 2009 – Age 9-14/164pp/PB
down the best ever! development of Judaism. Pharoah's Daughter:
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Written and illustrated by Uri By Julius Lester
CURRENT EVENTS
Shulevitz A story of Moses and his sister,
HISTORICAL FICTION An exquisitely illustrated book Almah that probes questions of
describing the gift of imagination. It identity, faith and destiny.
The Battle for God Across the Alley p.j. may be difficult to introduce to young Age 12+/192pp./PB
By Karen Armstrong By Richard Michelson children, however, as it begins with
An illuminating and perceptive look
at the "fundamentalist" form of
Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
Set in 1950’s Brooklyn, NY. Abe, a
the main character and his family
running away from war. The idea of
A Place Not Home
religion. young, white, Jewish boy, and Willie, By Eva Wiseman
a map being a place to fuel our
Adult/448pp./PB his young, black neighbor, share A young Jewish girl and her family
imaginations is a wonderful concept
their Caretakers’ Dreams every night and one that could provide some fun try to flee Hungary during the 1956
as they toss a baseball through their revolution.
classroom experiences.
FICTION open bedroom windows before Abe © 2008 – Age 6-10/32pp/HC Age 12+/192pp./PB
has to start his violin practice. Of
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Israel. An extraordinary story of century Spain during the rise of A mystery set in the time of King daughters, and independent,
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coexistence have come to an end. Torah and Talmud knowledge and
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journey that will forever change his they make compromises to "live" © 2001 – Age 6-10/30pp./PB that was not only unacceptable, but
family. their lives in a very divided world. dangerous. The decisions and
Adult/352pp./PB Boys would especially enjoy this compromises made by all parties
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The Last of the Just © 2009 – Age 12+/310pp./HC By Linda Jacobs Altman p.j many discussions.
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Considered by many to be the Dave at Night & Ying-Hwa Hu
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Anniversary of this classic story.
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it occurred in one family. Mendel fundamental American experience. past. The second, a vandal who
Dreams in the Golden Country:
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A fictionalized diary portrays one
towns or on the ship to America. A young girl is forced to leave home By Patricia Reilly Giff
young woman’s experience of
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accordion, learns to play and starts
Watch the Stars Come Out Fat Chance
The Story of an Immigrant Girl a Klezmer band. The story is
By Riki Levinson By Léslèa Newman
Written and illustrated by Illustrated by Diane Goode An eighth grader’s diary focuses on
concise and well-told. The
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illustrations are beautiful, engaging
In Marissa Moss' classic handwritten Age 4-8/32pp./PB weight.
and expressive.
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Hannah and her cousin Esther as When Jessie p.j.
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By Sharon Kirsh to keep his competitve edge so high A cantor uses music to awaken a By Frances Harber
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Age 10+/144pp./PB reason than they look good on a take care of each other when he is
college resume. Families more So Punk Rock (And Other Ways gone. A touching retelling of a
A Gift for Mama concerned about what the neighbors to Disappoint Your Mother) classic tale from the Talmud.
By Esther Hautzig think than what is right. An excellent By Micol Ostow © 1998 - Age 4-8/32pp./PB
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buy her mother a store bought today. rock and the “f” word (actually, f^&*, and Other Jewish Tales
present for Mother’s Day. © 2008 – Age 8-12/232pp./PB but come on!) All of this – and more By Howard Schwartz
Age 7-10/58pp./PB – takes place in a Conservative Day & Barbara Rush
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diet camp with adventurous results. Penina Levine is a thoroughly As Herself Age 8+/96pp./PB
Age 9+/155pp./PB enjoyable character. In this first By Judy Blume
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By Howard Schwartz
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Age 10+/208pp./PB shaking your head at the absurdity Two Ethiopian girls – one Jewish, with a Jewish holiday, rabbis famous
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The Story of A Jewish Home © 2007 – Age 8-12/136pp./PB escape the country. about miracles, reveal the secret
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© 2008 – Age 8-12/136pp./HC Illustrated by Linda Heller
A young girl, living with her By Robin Friedman A collection of magical Jewish
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come to terms with the loss of her By Chaim Potok empowerment that will leave you
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to establich his own identity. Gabriel’s Palace: Jewish
Age 10+/192pp./HC © 2009 – Age 11+/170pp./HC
Age 12+/382pp./PB Mystical Tales
By Howard Schwartz
The Mozart Season
FOLK TALES
A collection of rabbinic, kabbalistic
By Virginia Euwer Wolff The Return @ and mystical folk tales.
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seem.
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Illustrated by Neil Waldman
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Sing Time
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collection of stories back in print. could not be replaced. Lovely Seven stories with themes of from I.B. Singer, Lynne Reid Banks
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Schwartz’s accounts are masterful © 2007 – Age 6-10/48pp./PB helpfulness, making choices, Age 5-9/155pp./PB
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© 2008 - Age 3-9/24pp./HC modern home.
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After his duties as Offical Candle
young Polish soldier in his Lighter are complete, Owen’s celebrate the first night of Hanukkah
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in a way that remarkably relates to delight and engage young readers. with the latke making idea. “What’s a neighbors get sick and can’t get
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A Tall Tale for Passover Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
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Age 1-3/12pp./Board By Gloria Teles Pushker
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© 2007 – Age 1-4/14pp./Board Passover! p.j
Make a Wish, Molly By Roni Schotter
As the only Jewish child in town,
By Barbara Cohen Toby shares her traditions with her
Illustrated by Erin Eitter Kono
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An overview of the Passover important lesson instead.
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Family Guide to Spiritual
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By Léslèa Newman share a common religion, we Passover.
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Lawrence Migdale Miriam’s critical role in the Passover The Passover Parrot t © 2009-Age 5-9/40 pp./HC
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PASSOVER HAGGADOT
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A parrot learns the four questions A Children’s Haggadah
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A complete source of everything you
Swim: A Passover Story p.j Jewish soldiers and former slaves, An informative and creative
need to hold a seder.
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Let My People Go
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Jewish People to reach freedom on have difficulty reading. Haggadah - Leader’s Guide
section of the Haggadah especially
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with younger children. Highly
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On Passover By Sylvia A. Rouss Adult/96pp./PB
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By Cathy Goldberg Fishman Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
roles for everyone at the table. The
Illustrated by Melanie Hall Sammy Spider learns about shapes Family Haggadah
illustrations are cute, appropriate
Now in paperback, tells the story of and Passover traditions in this By Elie M. Gindi
and energetic. One small problem,
Passover through the eyes of the sequel to Sammy Spider’s First Commentary by Rabbi Lee T. Bycel
probably not universal, in the
Hanukkah.
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An ideal choice for home or school. A beautifully illustrated re-issue of simple prose with classic By Cathy Goldberg Fishman
Easy-to-follow format and glorious this Purim classic. illustrations, we learn that the train Illustrated by Melanie W. Hall
full-color illustrations Age 4-8/32pp./HC left Jaffa picking up festival foods Now in paperback, the High
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Filled with suggested activities to recipes and more. © 2008 – Age 5-9/32pp/PB A Guided Journal
make your seder exciting. Age 5-10/32pp./PB By Kerry M. Olitzky
All ages/64pp./PB Even Higher p.j & Rachel T. Sabath
Purim Fun for Little Hands By I.L. Peretz A guide through the process of
A Family Haggadah II Written and illustrated by Adapted by Eric A. Kimmel introspection and taking moral
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Written and illustrated by By Judith Z. Abrams
The Family Haggadah Camille Kress Gates of Repentance: Holy Day Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
By Ellen Schecter Introduces toddlers to the symbols Prayers for Young Children A service for children and adults.
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Gates of Freedom Written and illustrated by Gershon's Monster: A Story Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
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recently revised with new readings. pictures breathe new life into the Illustrated by Jon J. Muth he learns about sizes.
Adult/160pp./PB classic Purim story. Gershon never regretted or © 1996 – Age 3-8/32pp./PB
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The Journey Continues: The made each year. Until one day, his Sound the Shofar
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By Ma’yan: By Sylvia A. Rouss Age 5+/32pp/HC Illustrated by John Himmelman
The Jewish Women’s Project Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn A first introduction to the rituals and
This haggadah highlights the roles Sammy Spider, who is in the habit of The Hardest Word: p.j. traditions of the High Holidays.
of Jewish women in the Exodus yelling when he wants something, Age 3-6/32pp./HC
A Yom Kippur Story
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by Jacqueline Jules
Adult/56pp./PB the Shapiro family prepare for this
illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn Time For My Soul:
noisy holiday.
The Ziv is a large, legendary and A Treasury of Jewish Stories
My Very Own Haggadah Age 2-6/32pp./PB
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By Judyth Saypol & Madeline Wikler
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Illustrated by Chaya Burstein When It’s Purim p.j learns that saying he’s sorry is & Eugene Labovitz
A preschooler’s first haggadah. By Edie Stoltz Zolkower sometimes the hardest thing to do. A collection of stories reflecting High
Age 3-8/32pp./PB Illustrated by Barb Björnson Excellent artwork and simple, yet Holiday themes.
Celebrate Purim in the forest with profound text get the message Adult/448pp./PB
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By Mordecai Kaplan hamantaschen for giving away. © 2001 – Age 5-9/32pp/PB Today is the Birthday of the
Edited by Gila Gevirtz © 2009–Age 0-6/12pp./Board
Completely revised and updated, World p.j
How the Rosh Hashanah By Linda Heller
this haggadah is for modern
Challah Became Round
American Jewish observance. ROSH HASHANAH & By Sylvia Epstein
Illustrated by Alison Jay
A gorgeous book with a beautiful
Adult/128pp./PB
YOM KIPPUR Illustrated by Hagit Migron
Yossi’s terrible tumble turns out to
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A Night of Questions: © 2009 – Age 4-8/32pp./HC
All About Rosh Hashanah be a terrific triumph.
A Passover Haggadah By Judyth Groner & Madeline Wikler Age 3-7/28pp./HC
By Rabbi Joy Levitt Yom Kippur: A Family Service
Illustrated by Bonnie Gordon-Lucas
& Rabbi Michael Strassfeld By Judith Z. Abrams
Introduces the traditions of Rosh The King in the Field
Illustrated by Jeffrey Schrier Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
Hashanah with a home service for By Dina Rosenfeld
A Reconstructionist Haggadah for A service for children and adults.
the holiday. Illustrated by Jessica Schiffman
contemporary use. Age 3+/32pp./PB
Age 5-10/32pp./PB A beautiful version of an old Jewish
All ages/160pp./PB
parable told in charming, lilting
A Passover Haggadah
All About Yom Kippur
rhyme with attractive manuscript-like
illustrations of medieval village life. A
SHABBAT
By Herbert Bronstein Illustrated by Bonnie Gordon-Lucas perfect book to read during Elul and Annie’s Shabbat
Illustrated by Leonard Baskin Introduces the traditions of Yom for pre-High Holiday preparations. It By Sarah Marwil Lamstein
The CCAR haggadah. Gender Kippur with a home service for the describes our talking to God and Illustrated by Cecily Lang
sensitive and contemporary. holiday. being aware of God’s presence in Spend a day with Annie and her
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season. Published for a traditional from candle lighting through
Uncle Eli's Special-For-Kids, The Apple Pie Tree audience so God is referred to as Havdalah.
Most Fun Ever, Under-the-Table By Zoe Hall HaShem. Age 6-10/40pp./PB
Passover Haggadah Illustrated by Shari Halpern © 2008 – Age 4-10/32pp./HC
Written and illustrated by A celebration of apples and how Around the Shabbos Table
Eliezer Lorne Segal things grow. New Year at the Pier: p.j. By Seryl Berman
The Passover story and the Seder Age 4-8/32pp./HC Illustrated by Ari Binus
A Rosh Hashanah Story
ritual presented in the style of Dr. Meet Tova Lieba, the cutest,
By April Halprin Wayland
Seuss. Engineer Ari and the Rosh happiest little shana punim on a
Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch
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In this Taschlich story, young
By Deborah Bodin Cohen children learn about “cleaning out matter how much her siblings
Illustrated by Shahar Kober complain.
PURIM In this beautiful holiday picture book
the closet of their souls.” Beautifully
illustrated, perfectly told. © 2009– Age 3-8/40pp./HC
Here Come the Purim Players combining Rosh Hashanah, Yom © 2009 – Age 5-9/32pp./HC
By Barbara Cohen Kippur and Israeli History, we read Shabbat , 2nd Edition: The
Illustrated by Shoshana Mekibel the story of the first train to run On Rosh Hashanah Family Guide to Preparing for
between Jaffa and Jerusalem. In and Yom Kippur and Welcoming the Sabbath
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(The Art of Jewish Living My Special Friend Were Lost In The Zoo Gayla Dowdy Seale
Series) By Floreva Cohen By Devorah-Leah Using colorful illustrations and
By Dr. Ron Wolfson Illustrated by George Acona Illustrated by Maya S. Katz simple, rhyming text, this book
An excellent guide for how to Doron and his “special” friend Two children are lost in the zoo on a introduces young children to the Ten
celebrate Shabbat. Jonathan learn the true meaning of Friday afternoon while all the Commandemnts and explains how
Adult/285pp./PB friendship at a Shabbat service. animals are preparing for Shabbat. each commandment applies to the
Age 3-6/32pp./PB Age 2-7/32pp./HC life of a child.
Come, Let Us Welcome Age 3+/32pp./HC
Shabbat: A Joyful Celebration Once Upon a Shabbos p.j Shalom Shabbat:
For Families By Jacqueline Jules A Book for Havdalah Sammy Spider’s First Shavuot
By Judyth Groner Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn By Susan Remick Topek By Sylvia A. Rouss p.j.
& Madeline Wikler Shira and Jacob encounter a bear Illustrated by Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
Illustrated by Madeline Wikler living in Brooklyn in this silly story of Shelly S. Ephraim Sammy Spider is back to teach us
A simple and wonderful introduction two children trying to buy honey for A darling board book of a family about Shavuot and the concept of
to celebrating Shabbat on a weekly their Bubbe’s kugel. celebrating Havdalah. step-by-step or "First-Then-Now" as
basis. © 1998 - Age 3-8/32pp./PB Age 1-5/12pp./Board described in the book. A blintz
All ages/32pp./PB recipe is included.
The Sabbath: Where Shabbat Lives © 2008 – Age 4-8/32pp./PB
Dovy and the Surprise Guests Its Meaning for Modern Man By Jan Goldin Fabiyi
By Goldie Golding By Abraham Joshua Heschel Illustrated by Sue Ramá
Illustrated by Linda Snowden Illustrated by Ilya Schor A beautiful little Shabbat board book SUKKOT/
An enchanting tale about Shabbat
hospitality.
A classic, scholarly meditation on
the nature and celebration of
for little hands. It pictures Shabbat
from Friday night through Havdalah SIMCHAT TORAH
Age 4-8/28pp./HC Shabbat. which is unusual and welcome. The All About Sukkot
Adult/126pp./PB language is simple, the illustrations By Judyth Groner & Madeline Wikler
Gates of Shabbat: soft, warm and attractive. Illustrated by Kinny Kreiswirth
Shaarei Shabbat Sabbath Peace: © 2008 – Age 1-4/12pp./Board The traditions and customs of the
By Central Conference A Book of Meditations holiday as well as a home service.
of American Rabbis By Moshe A. Braun Tot Shabbat A revised version of My Very Own
Everything needed for the home A collection of short spiritual Written and illustrated by Sukkot.
celebration of Shabbat. messages that will inspire the reader Camille Kress Age 5-10/32pp./PB
Adult/148pp./PB to appreciate the sacredness of A beautifully illustrated Shabbat
The House on the Roof p.j.
Shabbat. experience for the very young.
Gates of Wonder: A Prayerbook Adult/208pp./HC Age 1-4/12pp./Board
By David A. Adler
for Very Young Children Illustrated by Marilyn Hirsh
By Central Conference Sammy Spider’s First Shabbat When I Fell Recently Reprinted! The man in
of American Rabbis By Sylvia A. Rouss Into My Kiddush Cup apartment 3D builds his sukkah on
A Shabbat worship service for the Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn By Sashi Fridman the roof of his apartment building but
very young. Sammy learns about time as he Illustrated by Sarah Kranz the landlady wants it removed. The
Age 3-6/48pp./PB experiences the delights of Shabbat. With rhythmic verse, we learn the judge’s decision Is clever and just.
Age 4-8/32pp./PB story of a young boy's adventure in © 2009 - Age 4-8/32pp./PB
A Holiday for Noah Kiddush Cup Land
By Susan Remick Topek Sammy Spider’s Shabbat Fun Age 3-8/32pp./HC It’s Sukkah Time! p.j.
Illustrated by Sally Springer Book By Latifa Berry Kropf
Noah keeps asking if it’s a holiday. By Sylvia A. Rouss Photographed by Tod Cohen
He’s waiting for Friday, the Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn SHAVUOT Like all the books in KarBen’s “It’s
preschool’s Challah-day. Shabbat crafts, stories and games. Time!” Series, this one is filled with
Age 3-7/24pp./PB Age 3-7/32pp./PB A Dozen Daisies for Raizy: A
Shavuos Story adorable preschoolers, this time
By Rebecca Klempner enjoying the holiday of Sukkot. The
An Invitation to Shabbat Shabbat picture of them sitting in their little
By Ruth Perelson Written and illustrated by Illustrated by Chava
A lovely Shavuot story of sharing all classroom sukkah has got to be the
Blessings, traditions, recipes and Miriam Nerlove cutest thing ever! Perfect for pre-
more. Includes a CD with music. A wonderful introduction to Shabbat the mitzvot of the holiday with the
entire community. The text is simple, schoolers who will see themselves
Adult/88pp./PB for the very young. on every page. “How-to-make-a-
Age 3-8/24pp./HC with a cute count down sub-story.
The illustrations are lovelywatercolor mini-Sukkah” craft idea is included
Just Enough Room © 2008 – Age 3-8/32pp./HC
By Miriam P. Feinberg Shabbat: A Family Service line drawings that illustrate the text
Illustrated by Marlene L. Ruthen By Judith Z. Abrams beautifully. With so few books
available about this important K'tonton's Sukkot Adventure
A little house grows to fit all the Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn By Sadie Rose Wellerstein
guests arriving for Shabbat dinner. A service for very young children holiday, this is a wonderful addition
to any library. The glossary in the Illustrated by Joe Boddy
Age 3-8/20pp./PB and their parents. A wild adventure with the
Age 3-10/24pp./PB back of the book provides clear
definitions for Hebrew and Yiddish irrepressible K’Tonton.
Let's Celebrate Shabbat Age 3-8/36pp./HC
words that may be unfamiliar and
By Madeline Wikler The Shabbat Box p.j. there is a “More about Shavuos”
Illustrated by Miriam Sagasti By Lesley Simpson The Mysterious Guests:
page at the end of the story.
A lively rhyme about preparing for Illustrated by Nicole in den Bosch A Sukkot Story
Published for a traditional audience.
Shabbat. Ira’s class has a box filled with By Eric A. Kimmel
© 2008 – Age 4-8/32pp./HC
Age 1-4/12pp./Board everything you need to celebrate Illustrated by Katya Krenina
Shabbat. Each child gets to take it How Mama Brought the Spring Let us celebrate! A beautifully
Let's Talk About the Sabbath home one time each school year. illustrated, artfully told Sukkot story.
By Fran Manushkin
By Dorothy Kripke When it is finally Ira’s turn – he loses A folktale, from a master storyteller.
Illustrated by Holly Berry
Illustrated by Stacy Crossland it! With extraordinary illustrations Not only a Sukkot story but a story
This is a delicious story with equally
& Joy Nelkin Weider and sensitive storytelling, we learn with a values lesson as well – One
delicious illustrations. You can
A beautiful introduction to Shabbat. how Ira deals with his serious should be as beautiful on the inside
almost smell the blintzes being
Age 5-9/60pp./PB dilemma, much to his classmates’ as on the outside or be prepared for
made and the winter's chill being
delight. blown away by the heat in the the consequences.
Mrs. Moskowitz p.j. @ © 2001 – Age 3-8/32pp./PB kitchen and the melting butter on the © 2008 – Age 4-8/32pp./HC
and the Sabbath Candlesticks stove. The illustrations are
Written and illustrated by A Shabbat Reader: delighfully warm, colorful Russian Night Lights: p.j.
Amy Schwartz Universe of Cosmic Joy style. There is a recipe for cheese A Sukkot Story
Winner of the Sydney Taylor and By Dov Peretz Elkins blintzes in the back of the book. By Barbara Diamond Goldin
National Jewish Book Awards. A diverse group of prominent Jewish © 2008 – Age 4-8/32pp./PB Illustrated by
An elderly woman in a new thinkers come together on the Laura Elizabeth Sucher,
richness of the Sabbath experience.
apartment discovers that home is
Adult/256pp./PB Ten Friends: A Child's Story Back in Print! A young boy and his
where you celebrate Shabbat. sister spend the night in their
About the Ten Commandments
© 1983 – Age 4-8/32pp./PB backyard sukkah. As the night
Shabbos Is Coming! noises begin to sound scarier and
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scarier, his sister reminds him that A beautifully illustrated story about a Trees, Earth, and Torah: A Coming Evil
the stars and the moon look like his tree and its inhabitants. A Tu B'Shevat Anthology By Vivian Vande Velde
bedroom night light, calming him All ages/32pp./PB By Ari Elon, Naomi Mara Hyman A young Jewish girl sent to safety at
down. Plenty of information about & Arthur Waskow her aunt’s farm is helped by a ghost
the Sukkot holiday. Once There Was a Tree A comprehensive collection of from the past.
© 2002 – Age 4-8/32pp./HC By Natalia Romanova Jewish resources for observing Tu Age 10+/148pp/PB
Illustrated by Gennady Spirin B'Shevat including several texts for
Simchat Torah: A beautifully illustrated, Russian Seder Tu B'Shevat. Daniel's Story
A Family Celebration story about the web of life. Adult/416pp./HC By Carol Matas
By Judith Z. Abrams Age 4-8/32pp./PB Daniel embodies the experience of
Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn When God Made the Tree millions of children and their
A service for children and adults. Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf By Virginia Kroll families.
Age 3+/32pp./PB Written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert Illustrated by Age 9-14/144pp./PB
A story about a tree and the child Roberta Collier-Morales
Sukkot: A Family Seder who planted it. Instructions are
given for planting a tree.
God knew that children and The Devil's Arithmetic @
By Judith K. Abrams creatures all over the world would By Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn Age 3-7/36pp./HC depend on trees for food, shelter Winner of the Sydney Taylor and
A fun Sukkot celebration with and comfort. National Jewish Book Awards. A
blessings and songs. Sammy Spider's Age 5+/32pp./PB 20th century teenager time travels to
All ages/24pp./PB First Tu B'shevat Eastern Europe in 1943.
Tamar's Sukkah
By Sylvia A. Rouss
Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn HOLOCAUST Age 11+/176pp./PB
By Ellie Gellman Sammy watches as the seasons A Different Kind of Courage

pass.
Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn
Age 3-8/32pp./PB HOLOCAUST FICTION By Ellen Howard
Tamar’s friends help her put the In 1940 France, two children must
missing touch to her Sukkah. After the War leave their families behind and
Age 4-8/8pp./Board A Seder for Tu B’Shevat journey to America.
By Harlene Winnick Appelman By Carol Matas
A young girl returns home from Age 9+/176pp./PB
& Jane Sherwin Shapiro
Buchenwald only to find she is alone
TU B’SHEVAT Illustrated by Chari R. McLean
A wonderful seder for young children and unwelcome. Don’t Talk to Me About the War
Age 12+/128pp./PB By David A. Adler
Gifts and their families. The primary Jewish content in this
Written and illustrated by Age 3-8/32pp./PB nicely written book is one Jewish
Phyllis Limbacher Tildes Alan and Naomi character who worries over the fate
A young girl explores the simple gifts Seder Tu B’Shevat: By Myron Levoy of her aunt and uncle living in
of nature in the world around her. The Festival of the Trees A young boy in New York befriends Europe - the father and mother of
Age 5-8/32pp./PB By Adam Fisher a refugee from France. her two counsins who have been
Outlines two seder services - one for Age 11+/192pp./PB sent over to live with her family.
The Giving Tree adults with older children and one Mostly, this book is a view of World
Written and illustrated by for younger children. Behind the Bedroom Wall War II through the eyes of American
Shel Silverstein All ages/98pp./PB By Laura E. Williams middle schoolers of the time. There
A tree gives everything to the boy A young member of a Nazi youth is a nice history lesson here,
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Age 4-8/48pp./HC Judaism and Ecology when she discovers her parents are the United States stayed out of the
on the Trail hiding Jews. war as long as it did.
The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale By Matt Biers-Ariel, Deborah Age 9-13/176pp./PB © 2008 – Age 10-14/216pp./PB
of the Amazon Rain Forest Newbrun & Michal Smart
Written and illustrated by Best Friends
Lynne Cherry
Examine the beauty and wonder of
nature through Jewish eyes. Written and illustrated by
The Entertainer and @
A beautifully illustrated story about Adult/96pp./PB Elisabeth Reuter the Dybbuk
the interdependence of species in a The effect of the Nazi period on the By Sid Fleischman
rain forest. very young. Winner of the 2008 Sydney Taylor
Torah of the Earth:
Age 4-8/32pp./PB Age 8+/140pp./HC Book Award for Older Readers.
Exploring 4,000 Years An excellent, highly engaging, out-
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In A Nutshell Vol. 1: Biblical Israel The Boy Who Dared: A Novel
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& Rabbinic Judaism Newbery Award winning author Sid
Illustrated by Cris Arbo Hitler Youth
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A tale about the cycle of life as By Susan Campbell Bartoletti
demonstrated by the life of an oak & Eco-Judaism of a 12-year-old boy, Avrom Amos,
“I don’t want to remember a time I
tree. Edited by Arthur Waskow murdered by the Nazis, comes back
could have done something but
Age 3-10/32pp./PB Over 30 leading scholars and to earth and enters the body of a
didn’t.” This book is a fictionalized
experts provide a guided tour of ventriloquist, The Great Freddie.
account of the life of someone who
ecological thought from four major Avrom wants to educate the world
Inch by Inch: The Garden Song tried to help, Helmuth Hubener. He
Jewish viewpoints. about the fate of the 1.5 million
By David Mallet listened to what was being said,
Adult/272pp./PB children who were murdered, find
Illustrated by Ora Eitan what he was being taught and knew
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make that garden grow...” perfectly The Tree in the Ancient Forest Mitzvah before he can rest. How he
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about it. He was seventeen-years-
Age 3-6/24pp./PB Illustrated by Christopher Canyon without the cooperation of his non-
old when he was caught, tried,
Stunning pictures and a repetitive Jewish “host” makes for an
imprisoned and guillotined by the
text describe the web of life in the entertaining story.
Listen to the Trees: Nazis for treason. The writing is
forest. © 2007 – Age 10-14/180pp./PB
Jews and the Earth excellent. The reader is caught up in
Age 4-10/32pp./PB
By Molly Cone the danger, holding your, sweating,
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Escape from the Holocaust
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Angel’s Mistake, 11 Henry and Amy, 32 Too Many Cooks, 18

Bone Button Borscht, 11 Henry's Song, 32 Two Brothers, 12
Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes, 15 I Wish I Were a Butterfly, 32 When I Fell In My Kiddush Cup, 20
Boy Who Stuck Out His Tongue, 11 In God’s Name, 13 When Zayde Danced on Eldridge
Gift, The, 32 Matzo Ball Soup, 20 Street, 21
God Said Amen, 34 Noah's Trees, 5 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge,
God’s Quiet Things, 13 Shabbos Is Coming! Were Lost In 28
Grandad's Prayers of the Earth, 28 The Zoo, 20 Yellow Star, The, 24
Hebrew Letters Tell Their Story, 14 Ten Friends, 20 You Never Know, 12
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Alan and Naomi, 21 God's Paintbrush, 13 Plots and Players, 8

Always Prayer Shawl, 28 Greater Than Angels, 22 Return, The, 10
Broken Bridge, 25 Hank Greenberg, 6 Sabbath Lion, The, 20
Circlemaker,The, 8 Letters from Rifka, 9 Secret Grove, The, 25
Cross by Day, Mezuzzah by Night, Make a Wish, Molly, 17 Skin Deep, 2
8 Masada: The Last Fortress, 8 Star of Luis, 10
Dear Hope... Love, Grandma, 14 Netanyahu, Yoni, 6 Hannah Szenes, 6
Devil's Arithmetic, 22 Next Year in Jerusalem, 25 Tenth of Av, 8
Drummers of Jericho, 2 Number the Stars, 23 Violin Players, The, 2
Exiles of Crocodile Island, 8 One More River, 25 While Standing on One Foot, 12
Garden, The, 25 Our Golda, 6 Zack, 11
Gideon’s People, 8 Place Not Home, 8 Zlateh the Goat, 12
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Bible Heroes I Can Be, 2 It Could Always Be Worse, 7 One Night, One Hanukkah
Carp in the Bathtub, 11 Jewish Child’s First Book of Night, 11
Fall of Freddie the Leaf, 20 Why, 18 Only Nine Chairs, 12
Fins and Scales, 18 Joshua's Dream, 17 Passover Parrot, 12
God's Paintbrush, 8 Keeping Quilt, 19 Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah,
Hanukkah!, 10 Kingdom of Singing Birds, 7 11
Hanukkiyah For Dina, 10 Lily Cupboard, The, 15 Sofer, 2
Hershel and the Hanukkah Matzah Ball, 11 Something from Nothing, 8
Goblins, 11 Mrs. Katz and Tush, 6 Tamar's Sukkah, 14
Holiday for Noah, 13 Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Ten Plagues of Egypt, 3
House on the Roof, 14 Candlesticks, 13 Treasure, The, 8
How the Rosh Hashanah Challah My Special Friend, 13 Tree Full of Mitzvos, 24
Became Round, 13 Noah’s Ark, 3 Watch the Stars Come Out, 6
I’m Growing, 18 Why Noah Chose the Dove, 4
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TITLE, AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR INDEX

Allegra Maud Goldman · As a Driven Leaf · 6 Behind the Bedroom
7 As Big As an Egg · 26 Wall · 16
2 All-Of-A-Kind Family · As Good As Anybody · Being Jewish · 20
7 11 Belfer Bar Mitzvah, A ·
26 Big Things Small Allon, Jeffrey · 9, 11 Asch, Frank · 24 21
Hands Can Do · 26 Alper, Robert A. · 25 Ashton, Dianne · 27 Bell, Elisabeth · 26
Alpern, Eliyahu · 12 Astaire, Libi · 6 Benderly, Beryl Lieff ·
Alperson, Myra · 24 August, Louise · 9 12
Altein, Chani · 26 Aunt Chip and the Great Benjamin and the Silver
A
Altman, Linda Jacobs · 6 Triple Creek Dam Goblet · 4
Always Prayer Shawl, Affair · 24 Benson, Peter L. · 27
A Grandma Like Yours/ The · 21 Avi · 26 Bereaved Children and
A Grandpa Like Yours Amery, Heather · 4, 10 Avishai, Susan · 22 Teens · 22
· 21 Amichai, Yehuda · 24 Ayer, Eleanor · 18 Berenbaum, Michael ·
A History of the Jewish And Tango Makes Three 18
Experience · 11 ·9 Berger, Gilda · 11
A is for Abraham · 20 And to Think that We B Berk, Sally Ann · 18
About the B’nai Bagels · Thought that We'd Berkow, Ira · 5
7 Never be Friends · 26 Berkowitz, Rabbi Allan ·
Abraham’s Search for Babushka’s Doll · 7
Andersen, Bethanne · 3, Bach, Alice · 28 19
God · 4 5 Berman, Phyllis O. · 26
Abraham-Podietz, Eva · Bacharach, Susan D. · 18
Anderson, Sherry Ruth · Back to the Sources · 20 Berman, Seryl · 14
18 27 Bernstein, Robin · 9
Abrams, Douglas Backman, Aidel · 12
Andreasen, Dan · 7 Bader, David · 19 Berry, Holly · 15
Carlton · 10 Anne Frank · 5 Best Cat in the World,
Abrams, Judith Z. · 16 Badger’s Parting Gifts ·
Anne Frank Case, The: 22 The · 22
Abrams, Judith Z. · 5, Simon Wiesenthal’s Best Friends · 16
14, 15 Baer, Edith · 25
Search for the Truth · Bahr, Mary · 22 Best of Friends, The · 24
Abrams, Judith Z. · 28 17 Best of K'Tonton, The ·
Acona, George · 15 Bailey, Sheila · 24
Anne Frank, Beyond the Balsley, Tilda · 13 7
Across the Alley · 6 Diary · 5 Bet is for B’reishit · 10
Adler, David A. · 5, 12, Banality Of Good And
Anne Frank: Life in Evil, The · 20 Bialik, Hayim Nahman ·
15, 16, 18 Hiding · 5 3
Adler, Rachel · 27 Banks, Lynne Reid · 19
Anne Frank: The Diary Bar Mitzvah Lessons · Bible Heroes I Can Be ·
Adventures of Hershel of a Young Girl · 5 3
of Ostropol, The · 8 21
Annie’s Shabbat · 14 Bar-Bat Mitzvah Basics · Biblical Literacy · 3
After the War · 16 Another Desert · 24 Biblical Women in the
Agassi, Martine · 24 21
Anthony, Joseph · 16, 24 Bar-Bat Mitzvah Midrash · 27
Agnon, S.Y. · 10 Anton, Maggie · 6 Biblical Women
Agnon’s Alef Bet · 10 Planbook, The · 21
Antonelli, Judith S. · 27 Barnavi, Eli · 11 Unbound · 27
Agosin, Marjorie · 24, Appelman, Harlene Bierman, Carol · 11
27 Baron, David · 20
Winnick · 16 Barr, Marilyn · 11 Biers-Ariel, Matt · 16
Aitken, Lindsay · 6 Appelmando’s Dreams · Big Book of Jewish
Alan and Naomi · 16 Barron, T. A. · 23
24 Bartoletti, Susan Humor, The · 18
Alef-Bet Yoga for Kids · Appelt, Kathi · 10 Big Little Book of
3 Campbell · 16
Apple Pie Tree, The · 14 Baseball Fever · 7 Jewish Wit & Wisdom
Alef-bet: A Hebrew Appleman-Jurman, · 18
Alphabet Book · 10 Bash, Barbara · 16
Alicia · 5 Basic Judaism · 19 Binus, Ari · 14
Aleph isn't Enough, Apprentice’s Bishop, Claire Hutchet ·
Book 2 · 10 Baskin, Leonard · 14
Masterpiece, The · 6 Bastyra, Judy · 12 17
Aleph isn't Tough, Book Araten, Harry · 9, 20 Bitton-Jackson, Livia ·
1 · 10 Bat Ami, Miriam · 8
Arbo, Cris · 16, 24 Battle for God, The · 6 18
Alice and Greta · 26 Are You There God? It’s Björnson, Barb · 21
Alicia: My Story · 5 Baynes, Pauline · 4
Me, Margaret · 7 Bea, Holly · 10 Björnson, Barb · 14
Aliki · 22 Armstrong, Beverly · 27 Black, Joe · 23
Alko, Selina · 23 Because Brian Hugged
Armstrong, Jennifer · 18 His Mother · 26 Blackman, Jerry · 26
All About Hanukkah · Armstrong, Karen · 6, 19 Blegvad, Erik · 22
11 Because God Loves
Arno · 23 Stories · 8 Bleicher, David · 6
All About Passover · 13 Aroner, Miriam · 9 Blenkinsopp, Joseph · 3
All About Rosh Because Nothing Looks
Around the Shabbos Like God · 10 Blessed is the Daughter ·
Hashanah · 14 Table · 14 27
All About Sukkot · 15 Becoming Me · 10
Art of Blessing the Day, Bedtime Sh’ma, The · 23 Blessing of a Skinned
All About Yom Kippur · The · 24 Knee, The · 24
14 Bee Tree, The · 7
Art of Torah Before You Were Born · Block, Gay · 18
All God’s Critters · 9 Cantillation, The · 20 Bloom, Lloyd · 9, 12
All New Jewish Quiz 21
Artson, Bradley Shavit · Beginning Anew · 27 Blume, Judy · 7, 8
Book, The · 3 20
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Blumenthal, David R. · But God Remembered · Children's Jewish Cote, Nancy · 12, 26
20 3 Holiday Kitchen, The · Cousins, Lucy · 4
Boas, Jacob · 18 Butterfly, The · 16 5 Cow of No Color, The ·
Boddy, Joe · 15 By the Hanukkah Light · Chittister, Joan D. · 27 23
Bogot, Howard I. · 10, 12 Chocolate Chip Challah · Creation Song · 4
13, 20 Bycel, Rabbi Lee T. · 14 5 Cressy, Mike · 17
Bogot, Howard I. & Choosing a Jewish Life · Cries of the Spirit · 27
Mary · 9 19 Crossland, Stacy · 15
Boker Tov! Good C Choosing Judaism · 19 Czernecki, Stefan · 8
Morning! · 23 Choosing My Religion ·
Bonder, Nilton · 20 Cage, The · 17 19
Bone Button Borscht · 8 Cahill, Thomas · 11 Christianity in Jewish D
Book About God, A · 10 Can You Count Ten Terms · 19
Book of Jewish Values, Toes? · 23 Christmas Menorahs, da Costa, Deborah · 19
The · 20, 27 Can You Imagine? · 11 The · 3 Dacey, Bob · 13
Book of Jewish Candle for Grandpa, A · Chwast, Jacqueline · 26 Daddy’s Roommate · 9
Women's Tales, A · 27 22 Citrin, Paul J. · 6 Dahlberg, Maurine F. ·
Book of Letters, The · 10 Candlelight for Rebecca Clement, Gary · 9 17
Book of Miracles, The · ·7 Clouds of Glory · 3 Dame, Enid · 28
25 Cann, Alison · 23 Coat for the Moon, A Dance, Sing, Remember
Book of Words, The · 25 Cannon, Janell · 24 and Other Jewish · 11
Bookman, Terry · 25 Canyon, Christopher · Tales · 8 Dandelion Seed, The ·
Boritzer, Etan · 10, 23 16, 25 Coat of Many Colors, 24
Boroson, Martin · 10 Cardin, Nina Beth · 21 The · 4 Daniel's Story · 16
Borrowed Hanukkah Carle, Eric · 5 Cobain, Bev · 24 Dann, Jack · 6
Latkes, The · 11 Carlstrom, Nancy White Cocca-Leffler, Maryann Darkness Over Denmark
Bottle in the Gaza Sea, · 10 · 26 · 17
A · 19 Carmi, Daniella · 19 Cohen, Barbara · 7, 8, Dave at Night · 6
Boy Who Dared, The · Carmi, Giora · 9, 10, 12 13, 14 Davenier, Christine · 24
16 Carp in the Bathtub, The Cohen, Deborah Bodin · David and the Giant · 4
Boys of Steel: The · 13 4, 13, 14 David, Ismar · 11, 21
Creators of Superman · Cartwright, Stephen · 10 Cohen, Debra Nussbaum Davies, JAcqueline · 7
5 Casilla, Robert · 19 · 22 Davis, Aubrey · 8
Brainteasers from Jewish Cassway, Esta · 3 Cohen, Floreva · 12, 15 Davis, Avram · 25
Folklore · 8 Castle on Hester Street, Cohen, Norman · 21 Davis, Jack E. · 5
Braun, Moshe A. · 15 The · 7 Cohen, Steven M. · 20 Day After Night · 6
Brave Bear · 26 Catalanotto, Peter · 11 Cohen, Tod · 4, 15, 19 Day the Rabbi
Bread, Bread, Bread · 23 Celebrate! Stories of the Cohn, Jill · 3 Disappeared, The · 8
Brener, Anne · 22 Jewish Holidays · 11 Cole, Henry · 9 Dear Hope..Love,
Brichto, Mira Pollak · 23 Celebrate: A Book of Collier-Morales, Roberta Grandma · 11
Brickman, Robin · 4 Jewish Holidays · 11 · 16 December Secrets · 7
Bringing Home the Celebrating Hanukkah · Colón, Raul · 11 Deedy, Carmen Agra ·
Light · 27 12 Colors of My Jewish 17
Bringing the Psalms to Celebrating Passover · Year, The · 11 Defiant Muse, The · 24,
Life · 20 13 Come, Let Us Be Joyful! 27
Brinn, Ruth Esrig · 3 Celebrating with Jewish · 19 Delisle, Deb · 27
Brisson, Pat · 26 Crafts · 3 Come, Let Us Welcome Delisle, Jim · 27
Broken Tablets · 25 Celebrating Your New Shabbat · 15 Delval, Marie-Hélène ·
Bronner, E. M. · 27 Jewish Daughter · 21 Coming Evil, A · 16 23
Bronstein, Herbert · 14 Central Conference of Common Ground · 3 Demi · 24
Brooklyn Bridge · 7 American Rabbis · 14, Compere, Janet · 20 Denenberg, Barry · 17
Brothers’ Promise, The · 15 Complete Bar-Bat Designed By God So I
8 Chaikin, Miriam · 3 Mitzvah Planner, The · Must Be Special · 10
Brown, Calef · 5 Champion & Jewboy · 7 21 Devil's Arithmetic, The ·
Brown, Laurene Krasny Changes for Rebecca · 7 Complete Book of 16
· 23 Chanukah Guest, The · Hebrew Baby Names, Diamant, Anita · 6, 19,
Brown, Marc · 23 12 The · 22 20, 22, 23, 24
Brown, Rick · 23 Chanukah Lights Complete How-To Diament, Carol · 27
Brownstein, Rita Milos · Everywhere · 12 Handbook for Jewish Diamond, Donna · 8
11 Character Builders for Living, The · 20 Diary of a Young Girl,
Bryant, Tamera · 27 Kids · 10 Compton, Annette · 10 The : The Definitive
Bulkin, Rena · 6 Chava · 15 Conan, Sally Anne · 10 Edition · 5
Bunting, Eve · 17, 22 Chee, Cheng-Khee · 10 Cone, Molly · 4, 10, 16 Dietrick, Ellen · 19
Burke, Jim · 7 Cherry, Lynne · 16 Cooper, David A. · 25 Different Just Like Me ·
Burstein, Chaya · 3, 14, Chicken Man · 19 Cooper, Howard · 20 24
20 Chicken Sunday · 23 Cooper, Ilene · 26 Different Kind of
Buscaglia, Leo · 22 Child’s Book of Prayers, Cope, Jane · 9 Courage, A · 16
Bush, Lawrence · 3, 21 A · 23 Coplestone, Lis and Jim Different Night, A:
Business Bible, The · 25 Children’s Haggadah, A ·4 Leader’s Guide · 13
Busy Soul, The · 25 · 13 Costello, Shawn · 13
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Different Night, A: The Elon, Ari · 16 Family Haggadah, The · Friedlander, Albert · 18
Family Participation Elsant, Dr. Martin · 21 14 Friedlander, Gerald · 9
Haggadah · 13 Elvina’s Mirror · 6 Family Treasury of Friedman, Aaron · 4
Dim Sum, Bagels, and Embracing the Covenant Jewish Holidays, The · Friedman, Robin · 8
Grits · 24 · 19 11 Frymer-Kensky, Tikva ·
Dinosaurs Divorce · 23 Emerman, Ellen · 8 Farjeon, Eleanor · 10 19
DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne · Emma Ansky-Levine Farnsworth, Bill · 3, 17 Fuchs-Kreimer, Nancy ·
26 and Her Mitzvah Fat Chance · 7 24
Disappearing Dowry, Machine · 21 Fay, Nancy · 24 Fun With Jewish
The · 6 Empty Pot, The · 24 Feinberg, Miriam P. · 15 Holiday Rhymes · 11
Discovering Jewish Encyclopedia of the Feld, Merle · 27
Meditation · 25 Sayings of the Jewish Feminine Face of God,
Dishon, David · 13 People · 19 The · 27 G
Does God Know How Endless Steppe, The · 6 Fields, Harvey J. · 4
To Tie Shoes? · 10 Engendering Judaism · Finch, Mary · 26 Gaber, Susan · 9
Does the Soul Survive? · 27 Finding a Spiritual Gabriel’s Palace · 8
22 Engineer Ari and the Home · 19 Gaer, Joseph · 4
Doleski, Teddi · 26 Rosh Hashanah Ride · Finding God · 10 Gainer, Cindy · 24
Don’t Talk to Me About 14 Finkelstein, Norman H. · Galbraith, Judy · 27
the War · 16 Entering the Temple of 11 Gammell, Stephen · 17
Donin, Hayim Halevy · Dreams · 25 Finney, Kathryn Kunz · Ganz, Yaffa · 26
21, 24 Entertainer and the 10 Garfiel, Evelyn · 21
Dooley, Norah · 23 Dybbuk, The · 16 Fins and Scales · 20 Gates of Freedom · 14
Dooling, Michael · 7 Ephraim, Shelly S. · 15 Fireflies in the Dark · 17 Gates of Mitzvah · 21
Dosick, Wayne · 20, 25 Epstein, Ellen · 21 Fireside, Bryne J. · 13 Gates of Repentance:
Doty, Roy · 16 Epstein, Sylvia · 14 First Gift, The · 22 Holy Day Prayers for
Dovid the Little Escape · 17 First Jewish Catalog, Young Children · 14
Shepherd · 4 Escape from the The · 11, 20 Gates of Shabbat:
Dovy and the Surprise Holocaust · 16 First Thousand Words Shaarei Shabbat · 15
Guests · 15 Eskenazi, Tamara Cohn · in Hebrew, The · 10 Gates of the Seasons · 11
Dowley, Coco · 26 28 Fischel, Lillian · 9 Gates of Wonder: A
Dozen Daisies for Raizy, Espeland, Pamela · 24, Fisher, Adam · 3, 11, 16 Prayerbook for Very
A · 15 27 Fishman, Cathy Young Children · 15
Dreams in the Golden Essential Judaism · 20 Goldberg · 13, 14 Gefen, Nan Fink · 25
Country · 7 Essential Kabbalah, The Fitch, Florence Mary · Gelissen, Rena
Drucker, Malka · 5, 11, · 25 10 Kornreish · 18
18 Essential Talmud, The · Fitting In · 7 Gellman, Ellie · 16
Dubner, Stephen · 19 5 Fitzgerald, Helen · 22 Gellman, Marc · 10
DuBois, William Pene · Eternal Books Retold, Five Books of Miriam, Genesis – the Book with
17 The · 3 The · 27 Seventy Faces · 4
Ducharme, Dede Fox · 6 Evans, Lezlie · 23 Five Books of Moses for Geras, Adele · 9
Duffy, Daniel Mark · 7 Even Higher · 14 Young People, The · 3 Gerber, Pesach · 12
Durango, Julia · 7 Every Person's Guide to Five Books of Moses, Gershman, Sarah · 23
Judaism · 20 The · 3 Gershon's Monster · 14
Everybody Bakes Bread Five Little Gefiltes · 18 Gerstein, Mordicai · 12,
E · 23 Fleischman, Sid · 16 14
Everybody Serves Soup · For Heaven's Sake · 10 Gertrude is Gertrude is
Eachus, Jennifer · 26 23 For Kids – Putting God Gertrude is Gertrude ·
Edwards, Michelle · 10, Exodus · 4 on the Guest List · 21 5
19 Extraordinary Nature of Foreman, Michael · 17 Gevirtz, Gila · 14, 19
Ehlert, Lois · 16 Ordinary Things, The · Forman, Lori · 25 Giant Killer · 4
Eichenbaum, Rose · 18 25 Forrest, Nancy · 23 Giddens, Sandra · 17
Einstein, Stephen J. · 20 Eyes Remade for Forst, Sigmund · 4 Giff, Patricia Reilly · 7
Einstein: Visionary Wonder · 25 Forty Things You Can Gift for Mama, A · 8
Scientist · 5 Eyewitness Bible Lands Do to Save the Jewish Gifts · 16
Eisen, Arnold M. · 20 · 19 People · 24 Gifts of the Jews, The ·
Eisenberg, Ann · 3, 11 Four Centuries of Jewish 11
Eitan, Ora · 11, 16 Women's Spirituality · Gigantic Turnip, The ·
Eitzen, Allan · 5 F 27 26
Eitzen, Ruth · 5 Four Perfect Pebbles · 17 Gilman, Phoebe · 9
Elie Wiesel: A Voice for Fabiyi, Jan Goldin · 15 Fox, Anne · 18 Gilvan-Cartwright,
Humanity · 5 Fall is Not Easy · 24 Fox, Everett · 3 Christopher · 10
Elijah’s Tears · 8 Fall of Frddie the Leaf, Fox, Mem · 21, 24 Gindi, Elie M. · 13
Elijah’s Violin & Other The · 22 Frampton, David · 3 Ginsburg, Marvell · 18
Jewish Fairy Tales · 8 Families · 24 Frank, Anne · 5 Giving Tree, The · 16
Elijah's Angel · 12 Family Haggadah · 13 Frankel, Ellen · 9, 27 Glaser, Linda · 11, 12
Elkins, Dov Peretz · 9, Family Haggadah II, A · Frankiel, Tamar · 25 God Around Us, The: A
15 14 Freefall · 19 Child’s Garden of
Ellison, Mick · 5 Family Haggadah, A · 14 Fridman, Sashi · 15 Prayer · 23
Elmer · 24 Fried, Janice · 20
God Around Us, The: Greene, Joshua M. · 18 Hanukkiyah For Dina, A Hoberman, Mary Ann ·
The Valley of Greenfeld, Howard · 18 · 12 26
Blessings · 23 Greenfeld, Judy · 25 Happiness is a Serious Hoestlandt, Jo · 17
God in Between · 10 Greengard, Alison · 4 Problem · 25 Hoffman, Edward · 10
God Made Hugs · 10 Greenstein, Elaine · 13 Happy Birthday, Moon · Hoffman, Lawrence · 21
God Made Me · 10 Greenwald, Lisa · 25 24 Hoffman, Lawrence A. ·
God Said Amen · 26 Grey Striped Shirt, The · Harber, Frances · 8 21
God Was in This Place 17 Hardest Word, The · 14 Hoffman, Rabbi
and I, i Did Not Know Grey, Vivian · 5 Harlin, Greg · 12 Lawrence · 19
· 25 Gribetz. Jessica · 20 Harlot by the Side of the Holiday for Noah, A · 15
God Was Not in the Fire Grieving Teen, The · 22 Road, The · 3 Holm, Ann · 17
· 20 Grishaver, Joel Lurie · 6, Haron, Yaffa · 10 Holocaust, The: A
God Whispers · 25 11, 13, 24 Hartman, Monsignor History of Courage
God, Sex and Women of Grollman, Earl A. · 22, Thomas · 10 and Resistance · 18
the Bible · 27 23 Harvest of Light · 12 Holtz, Barry W. · 20
God: A Biography · 10 Groner, Judye · 11, 12, Hasan-Rokem, Galit · Honey Cake · 17
God’s Dream · 10 19 24, 27 Honey from the Rock ·
God’s Garden · 3 Groner, Judyth · 13, 14, Hastings, Selena · 4 25
God’s Quiet Things · 10 15, 19, 23 Hats, Hats, Hats · 24 Hopkins, Patricia · 27
Godot, A.S. · 22 Gross, Judith · 11 Hautzig, Esther · 6, 8 Horowitz, Dave · 18
God's Paintbrush · 10 Grossman, Mendel · 18 Hawkes, Kevin · 6, 26 House on the Roof, The ·
Goldberg, J.J. · 20 Growing Good Kids · 27 Hayward, Linda · 4 15
Goldeen, Bill · 3 Gudeon, Karla · 12 Healing of Soul, Healing How Good Do We Have
Goldeen, Ruth · 3 Guess How Much I Love of Body · 25 to Be · 20
Golden City, The · 19 You? · 24 Hebrew Alphabet · 3 How I Learned
Golden Rule, The · 26 Guide to Jewish Prayer, Heeding the Call · 11 Geography · 6
Goldin, Barbara · 9, 11, A · 20 Heller, David · 19 How Mama Brought the
15 Gustavson, Adam · 13 Heller, Linda · 7, 8, 14 Spring · 15
Golding, Goldie · 15 Hello, Hello, Are You How the Rosh Hashanah
Goldman, Alex J. · 3 There God? · 10 Challah Became
Goldman, Ari L. · 20 H Helping Children Cope Round · 14
Goldreich, Gloria · 9 with the Loss of a How to Be a Perfect
Goldstein, David · 13 Haas, Shelly O. · 9, 23 Loved One · 22 Stranger, Vol. 1 · 19
Goldstein, Elyse · 28 Habibi · 19 Helping Children Grieve How to Be a Perfect
Gold-Vukson, Marji · 11 Hafner, Marilyn · 12, 24 · 22 Stranger, Vol. 2 · 19
Gold-Vukson, Marji & Haftarah Commentary, Hendler, Lee Meyerhoff How to Raise a Jewish
Michael · 11 The · 3 · 28 Child · 24
Golem · 8 Haikus for Jews · 19 Her Face in the Mirror · How to Read the Bible ·
Golem, The · 8 Haines, William · 3 27 3
Gomez, Elana · 4 Halberstam, Yitta · 25, Here Come the Purim How to Run a
Good Liar, The · 17 27 Players · 14 Traditional Jewish
Good Night, Maman · 18 Hall, Melanie · 4, 9, 13, Hershel and the Household · 20
Goodbye Boat, The · 22 23 Hanukkah Goblins · 12 Howard, Ellen · 16
Goodbye, Daddy! · 23 Hall, Melanie W. · 14 Hertzberg, Arthur · 20 Howard, Kim · 10
Goode, Diane · 7 Hall, Zoe · 14 Heschel, Abraham Howe, Irving · 11
Goodnight Sh’ma · 23 Halpern, Joan · 13 Joshua · 15 Howe, James · 24
Gootman, Marilyn E. · Halpern, Michael · 18 Hess, Tamar · 24, 27 Howland, Naomi · 12
23 Halpern, Shari · 14 Hesse, Karen · 7 Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane ·
Gorbachev, Valeri · 21 Handbook of Jewish Hessel, Carolyn · 27 12, 13
Gordis, Daniel · 20 Meditation Practices, Hest, Amy · 7 Hu, Ying-Hwa · 6, 19
Gordon, Sol · 24 The · 25 Heyman, Ken · 23, 24 Hungry Black Bag, The ·
Gordon-Lucas, Bonnie · Hands Are Not For Hidden Children, The · 26
14 Hitting · 24 18 Huntley, Theresa · 22
Graham, Bob · 24 Hank Greenberg: Hall of Hiding to Survive · 18 Hurt, The · 26
Grandad's Prayers of the Fame Slugger · 5 Hierstein, Judith · 12, 13, Hurwitz, Hilda A. · 11
Earth · 22 Hanna and Walter · 18 21 Hurwitz, Johanna · 5, 7
Grandpa's Soup · 22 Hannah's Journal · 7 Hildebrandt, Ziporah · Hyde, Heidi Smith · 7
Great Ancestor Hunt, Hannukah at Valley 13 Hyman, Naomi · 27
The · 11 Forge · 12 Hillel Builds a House · Hyman, Naomi-Mara ·
Great Jewish Women · Hannukah Haiku · 12 11 16
27 Hanson, Warren · 22 Himler, Ronald · 17, 22 Hyman, Trina Schart · 8,
Great Kapok Tree, The · Hanukkah · 12 Himmelman, John · 14 12
16 Hanukkah Fun · 12 Hirsh, Marilyn · 7, 9, 15
Grebu, Devis · 13, 25 Hanukkah Fun for Little Hirt-Manheimer, Aron ·
Green, Arthur · 3 Hands · 12 20 I
Greenberg, Blu · 5, 20, Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah Hirt-Manheimer, Judith ·
27 · 12 22 I Am David · 17
Greene, Betty · 17 Hanukkah! · 12 Historical Atlas of the I Am God’s Paintbrush ·
Greene, Jacqueline Hanukkah, 2nd Edition · Jewish People, An · 11 10
Dembar · 7, 12 11 I Can Celebrate · 11
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I Have Lived a J Jewish Stories One Katz, Avi · 26

Thousand Years · 18 Generation Tells Katz, Karen · 13
I Like Your Buttons! · Another · 9 Katz, Maya S. · 15
Jacob’s Rescue · 18
26 Jewish Time Line Katz, Michael · 5
Jaffe, Nina · 9, 23
I Never Saw Another Encyclopedia, The · 11 Kaufman, Gershen · 24
Jaffe-Gill, Ellen · 27
Butterfly · 18 Jewish Way in Death Kaufman, Shirley · 24,
Jago · 4, 13
I See the Moon · 10 and Mourning, The · 27
Jalapeno Bagels · 19
I Wanted To Know All 22 Kawasaki, Shauna
Janisch, Heinz · 4
About God · 10 Jewish Way in Love and Mooney · 9, 13
Jar of Fools, The · 12
I Wish I Were a Marriage, The · 23 Kaye, Rosalind Charney
Jason's Miracle · 12
Butterfly · 24 Jewish Wisdom · 20 · 8, 19
Jay, Alison · 14
Ichikawa, Satomi · 22 Jewish Woman's Book Kaye, Rosalind, Charney
Jelly Belly · 8
If I Should Die Before I of Wisdom, The · 27 · 10
Jenkins, Debra Reid · 10
Wake · 17 Jews: The Essence and Kedar, Karyn D. · 25
Jeram, Anita · 24
If I'm Jewish and You're Character of a People · Keeping Israel Safe · 19
Jerome, Karen A. · 22
Christian, What Are 20 Keeping Passover · 13
Jerusalem of Gold · 8
the Kids? · 19 Jodie’s Hanukkah Dig · Keeping Quilt, The · 21
Jerusalem Report Staff ·
If Nathan Were Here · 12 Keiser, Tammy L. · 9
5
22 Jonah and the Whale · 4 Kelley, Marty · 24
Jerusalem: One City,
If Your Name Was Jones, Jan Naimo · 13 Kennedy, Anne · 26
Three Faiths · 19
Changed at Ellis Island Jorisch, Stéphane · 14 Kenny, Yoel · 26
Jesse's Star · 6
· 11 Joseph · 4 Kerr, Judith · 17
Jew in the, The Lotus ·
I'll Always Love You · Joseph Had a Little Kid’s Guide to Service
25
22 Overcoat · 9 Projects, The · 26
Jew Within, The · 20
I'm Like You, You're Joseph the Dreamer · 4 Kid’s Guide to Social
Jewish Book of Why,
Like Me · 24 Joseph’s Wardrobe · 6 Action, The - Revised
The · 20
I'm Sorry · 26 Joshua's Dream · 19 · 26
Jewish Child’s First
Importance of Wings, Joslin, Mary · 22 Kid's Catalog of Bible
Book of Why, A · 20
The · 8 Journey Back, The · 17 Treasures, The · 3
Jewish Fairy Tales · 9
In A Nutshell · 16 Journey Continues, The · Kimmel, Eric A. · 8, 12,
Jewish Holiday Crafts
in den Bosch, Nicole · 27 13, 14, 15
for Little Hands · 3
13, 15 Journey Continues, The: Kimmelman, Leslie · 11,
Jewish Holiday Games
In Every Tiny Grain of The Ma’yan Passover 14
for Little Hands · 3
Sand · 24 Haggadah · 14 Kind Little Rivka · 3
Jewish Holiday Origami
In God’s Name · 10 Journey to America · 17 King David · 4
·3
In My Hands · 18 Journey to Ellis Island · King in the Field, The ·
Jewish Holiday Style ·
In Our Image · 4 11 14
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In The Image Of God · Journey To Paradise, A King Solomon and the
Jewish Holidays &
27 & Other Jewish Tales · Queen of Sheba · 5
Traditions Coloring
Inch by Inch · 16 9 King, Andrea · 19
Book · 3
Ingpen, Robert · 22 Journey to the End of the Kingdom of Singing
Jewish Holidays, The: A
Innocenti, Roberto · 17 Millennium, A · 6 Birds, The · 9
Guide & Commentary
Introduction to Rabbinic JPS Hebrew-English Kingfisher Treasury of
· 11
Literature · 5 Tanakh · 3 Jewish Stories, The · 9
Jewish Home, The · 20
Invisible Lines of Jules, Jacqueline · 4, 9, Kirsch, Jonathan · 3, 4
Jewish Humor · 19
Connection · 25 14, 15, 17, 23 Kirsh, Sharon · 8
Jewish Humor Stories
Invitation to Shabbat, An Just Enough Room · 15 Kitchen Table Wisdom ·
for Kids · 19
· 15 Just Right: The Story of 25
Jewish Kids' Catalog,
Iofin, Michael · 8 a Jewish Home · 8 Klayman, Michael · 11
The · 20
Ireland, Karin · 25 Just Stay Put · 9 Klempner, Rebecca · 15
Jewish Lights
Isaacs, Anne · 17 Klepfisz, Irene · 28
Spirituality Handbook,
Isaacs, Ronald H. · 20, Klevan, Elisa · 24
The · 25
21 K Klineman, Harvey · 26
Jewish Literacy · 20
Iskowitz, Joel · 19, 21, Knight, Margy Burns ·
Jewish Meditation · 25
22 Kacer, Kathy · 18 22, 24
Jewish Mourner's Book
Israel Fun for Little Kaddish · 22 Knobel, Peter S. · 11
of Why, The · 22
Hands · 19 Kadono, Eiko · 22 Kober, Shahar · 14
Jewish Origami I · 3
Israel in Pictures · 19 Kahn, Katherine Janus · Koffsky, Ann D. · 11
Jewish Origami II · 3
Israel: A Spiritual Travel 3, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Kohner, Hanna & Walter
Jewish Paths Toward
Guide · 19 19, 26 · 18
Healing and
It Could Always Be Kamenetz, Rodger · 25 Kolatch, Alfred J. · 20,
Wholeness · 25
Worse · 8 Kamin, Ben · 22 22
Jewish Power · 20
It’s a Miracle! · 12 Kangas, Juli · 23 Kollek, Teddy
Jewish Sci-Fi Stories For
It’s a Mitzvah! · 20 Kantor, Mattis · 11 Builder of Jerusalem ·
Kids · 8
It’s Israel’s Birthday · 19 Kantrowitz, Melanie 5
Jewish Spirit, The: A
It’s Sukkah Time! · 15 Kaye · 28 Builder of Jeruslam · 5
Celebration in Stories
It's Hanukkah · 12 Kaplan, Aryeh · 25 Konecky, Edith · 7
& Art · 9
It's Not Your Fault, Kaplan, Mordecai · 14 Konigsburg, E.l. · 7
Koko Bear · 23 Kaplan, WIlliam · 18 Kono, Erin Eitter · 13
Iwai, Melissa · 12 Kates, Judith A. · 27 Koralek, Jenny · 4
Kosman, Miriam R. · 21 Lehman-Wilzig, Tami · Living When a Young McDonough, Yona

Koufax Dilemma, The · 13 Friend Commits Zeldis · 5
8 Lemelman, Martin · 3, Suicide · 22 McElmurry, Jill · 12
Koz, Paula Goodman · 7 18 Lloyd-Jones, Sally · 5 McElrath-Eslick, Lori ·
Krantz, Hazel · 6 Leneman, Helen · 21 Lobel, Anita · 18 10
Kranz, Sarah · 8, 15 Lepon, Shoshana · 4, 11 Logghe, Joan · 24 McGaw, Laurie · 11
Kreiswirth, Kinny · 13, Lerner Geography Look to the Hills · 6 McKee, David · 24
15 Department · 19 Lost · 7 McLean, Chari R. · 16
Krenina, Katya · 15 Lester, Julius · 6 Lost Childhood, The · 18 McNichols, William
Krensky, Stephen · 12 Let My People Eat! · 13 Lowry, Lois · 17 Hart · 26
Kress, Camille · 13, 14, Let My People Go · 13 Lynch, P. J. · 7, 22 McPherson, Stephanie S.
15 Let’s Ask Four ·5
Kripke, Dorothy · 15 Questions · 13 Meditation from the
Kroen, William C. · 22 Let’s Have a Seder · 13 M Heart of Judaism · 25
Kroll, Virginia · 10, 16 Let’s Visit Israel · 19 Medoff, Francine · 13
Kropf, Latifa Berry · 15 Let's Celebrate Shabbat · Ma’yan: the Jewish Meet Rebecca · 7
K'tonton's Sukkot 15 Women’s Project · 27 Meier, Rabbi Levi · 4
Adventure · 15 Let's Talk About the Ma’yan: The Jewish Mekibel, Shoshana · 14
Kugel Valley Klezmer Sabbath · 15 Women’s Project · 14 Mellonie, Bryan · 22
Band, The · 6 Letters from Rifka · 7 Macadam, Heather Dune Melmed, Laura Krauss ·
Kugel, James L. · 3 Leventhal, Judith · 25, · 18 12
Kukoff, Lydia · 19, 20 27 MacDonald, Ross · 5 Melnikoff, Pamela · 6
Kulikov, Boris · 7 Levin, Sunie · 19 Mackall, Dandi Daley · Melting Pot, The · 7
Kumar, Shiva · 18 Levine, Anna · 12, 19 10 Meltzer, Amy · 20
Kurtz, Jane · 8 Levine, Ellen · 17 Magic Pomegranate, The Memories of Babi · 5
Kushner, Harold S. · 10, Levine, Gail Carson · 6 ·9 Memory Coat, The · 7
20, 21 Levinson, Riki · 7 Magida, Arthur J. · 19 Memory String, The · 22
Kushner, Karen · 24 Levitin, Sonia · 8, 17 Maguire, Arlene · 24 Mendel’s Accordion · 7
Kushner, Lawrence · 10, Levitt, Joy · 14 Maguire, Gregory · 17 Mendes, Barbara · 11
25, 26 Levoy, Myron · 16 Maisel, Grace Ragues · 9 Merrill, Jean · 7
Kushner, Lawrence & Levy, Naomi · 26 Make a Wish, Molly · 13 Messes of Dresses · 20
Karen · 10 Lewin, Ted · 21 Make Your Own Metzger, Lois · 8
Lewis, Barbara A. · 26, Megillah · 14 Mezuzah on the Door, A
27 Making Loss Matter · 22 · 20
L Lewis, E.B. · 6 Making the World · 26 Michelson, Richard · 6,
Lewit, Janet · 21 Malikow, Max · 22 11, 20
Labels for Laibel · 26 LeZotte, Ann Clare · 17 Mallat, Kathy · 26 Michener, James · 6
Labovitz, Annette · 14 Lieurance, Suzanne · 7 Mallet, David · 16 Migdale, Lawrence · 12,
Labovitz, Eugene · 14 Life Doesn’t Get Any Man from the Other 13
Labowitz, Shoni · 25, 27 Better Than This · 25 Side, The · 17 Migron, Hagit · 14
Ladwig, Tim · 10 Lifecycles · 27 Manushkin, Fran · 12, Miklowitz. Gloria D. · 6
Lady with the Hat, The · Lifecycles 2 · 27 13, 15, 19 Mikva, Rachel · 25
17 Lifetimes · 22 Marantz, Robbie · 10 Miles, Jack · 10
LaFrance, Marie · 22 Lilith’s Cave: Jewish Marks, Alan · 23 Miller, Deborah · 13
Lamm, Maurice · 22, 23 Tales of the Martin, Russell · 11 Miller, Deborah Uchill ·
Lamstein, Sarah Marwil Supernatural · 9 Marven of the Great 20
· 14, 26 Lily Cupboard, The · 17 North Woods · 6 Milo and the Magic
Land of Hope · 7 Lindbergh, Reeve · 24 Marvin, Fred · 9 Stones · 26
Lang, Cecily · 14 Linnea, Sharon · 5 Marzei, Pépi · 10 Minding the Temple of
Language of Truth, The · Lipman, Steve · 3 Masada: The Last the Soul · 25
3 Lipner, Joseph · 11 Fortress · 6 Mingled Roots · 19
Lansky, Vicki · 23 Lipton, Hugh · 9 Maslin, Simeon J. · 21 Minyan · 25
Lasky, Kathryn · 6, 7 Liss-Levinson, Nechama Matas, Carol · 16 Miraculous Living · 25
Last of the Just, The · 6 · 23 Matlins, Stuart M. · 19, Miriam’s Cup · 13
Latkes and Applesauce · Listen to Her Voice · 27 23, 25 Miriam’s Tambourine · 9
12 Listen to the Trees · 16 Matt, Daniel C. · 25 Miriam's Daughters · 24,
Latkes, Latkes Good to Litman, Jane · 27 Matzah Ball · 13 27
Eat · 12 Little Boy Named Matzah Meals: A Missing Girls · 8
Lazan, Marion Avram, A · 4 Passover Cookbook Mitchell, Lori · 24
Blumenthal · 18 Little Red Hen and the for Kids · 5 Miyazaki, Yoshi &
Le Tourd, Bijou · 4 Ear of Wheat. The · 26 Matzo Ball Moon · 13 Hibiki · 26
Leah, Devorah · 15 Little, Claire St. Louis · Maus I · 17 Mochizuki, Ken · 18
Lebewohl, Sharon · 6 22 Maus II · 17 Modesitt, Jeanne · 12
Leder, Dora · 24 Little, Emily · 4 Max Said Yes! The Moe Berg: The Spy
Leder, Steven Z. · 25 Little, Melanie · 6 Woodstock Story · 11 Behind Home Plate · 5
Lee, Dom · 18 Living a Jewish Life · 20 Mazellan, Ron · 20 Mogel, Wendy · 24
Leff, Tova · 20 Living Each Day · 25 Mazer, Norma Fox · 18 Moishe's Miracle · 12
Legend of Freedom Hill, Living Judaism · 20 McBratney, Sam · 24, 26 Mojewski, Dawn · 10
The · 6 McClintock, Barbara · Molly's Pilgrim · 7
13 Moonbeams · 27
34
Moongame · 24 N Number on My P
Moore, Cyd · 26 Grandfather's Arm,
More Wandering Stars · The · 18
Nachshon, Who Was Padwa, Lynette · 20
6 Number the Stars · 17
Afraid to Swim · 4, 13 Parallel Journeys · 18
More Wise Men of Helm Nye, Michael · 23
Nadell, Pamela S. · 28 Paratore, Coleen · 26
and Their MerryTales · Nye, Naomi Shihab · 19,
Naming Liberty · 7 Parenting as a Spiritual
9 23
Naomi’s Song · 5 Journey · 24
Morning Has Broken ·
Napoli, Donna Jo · 17 Parmenter, Wayne · 11
10
Nathan, Cheryl · 19 Parnell, Peter · 9
Morning is a Long Time O
Nathan, Joan · 5 Passage to Freedom · 18
Coming · 17
Nathan’s Hanukkah Passicot, Monique · 8
Morpurgo, Michael · 17 O’Brien, Anne Sibley ·
Bargain · 12 Passover · 13
Morris, Ann · 23, 24 22, 24
Neavill, Michelle · 10 Passover Around the
Morrison, Gordon · 16 O’Connell, Rebecca · 8
Nelson, Kadir · 9 World · 13
Mosatche, Harriet S. · 27 Oak Tree, The · 16
Nerlove, Miriam · 12, Passover Haggadah, A ·
Moses Basket, The · 4 Oberman, Sheldon · 5,
13, 15 14
Moses On Management · 12, 21
Netanyahu, Yoni Passover Parrot, The\ ·
20 Ochs, Peter · 19
Commando at Entebbe 13
Moses, The Prince, The Of Heroes, Hooks and
·5 Passover! · 13
Prophet · 4
Neusner, Jacob · 5 Heirlooms · 17 Passover, 2nd Edition · 13
Moses: A Life · 4 Ofanansky, Allison · 12
Never-Ending Path of Blessing, The ·
Moskovitz, Patti · 19 Old MacNoah Had an
Greeness,The · 16 25
Moskowitz, Faye · 27 Ark · 5
New American Path of the Soul, The ·
Moss, Marissa · 7 Old Turtle · 10
Haggadah, The · 14 22
Motzkin, Linda · 10 Olitzky, Kerry M. · 14,
New Bantam-Megiddo Patz, Nancy · 11
Mourning & Mitzvah · 20, 21, 25
Hebrew & English Payne, Lauren Murphy ·
22 Olswanger, Anna · 7
Dictionary · 10 26
Mouse in the Matzah On Passover · 13
New Jewish Baby Book, Peace Week in Miss
Factory, The · 13 On Rosh Hashanah and
The · 22 Fox’s Class · 26
Mozart Question, The · Yom Kippur · 14
New Jewish Wedding Pearl, Sydelle · 8
17 On the Doorposts of
Book, The · 23 Penina Levine is a Hard-
Mozart Season, The · 8 Your House · 23
New Year at the Pier · boiled Egg · 8
Mr. Belinsky’s Bagels · On Women and Judaism
14 Penina Levine is a
8 · 27
Newbrun, Deborah · 16 Potato Pancake · 8
Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Once There Was a Tree ·
Newman, Leslea · 7, 22 Penney, Rossitza · 8
Hanukkah · 12 16
Newman, Leslea · 9 Pentateuch, The · 3
Mrs. Katz and Tush · 8 Once Upon a Shabbos ·
Newman, Leslea · 13 People · 24
Mrs. Moskowitz and the 15
Newton, Jill · 5 Perelson, Ruth · 15
Sabbath Candlesticks · One Eye Laughing, The
Next Place, The · 22 Peretz, I.L. · 14
15 Other Weeping · 17
Nibley, Lydia · 11 Perfect Stranger's Guide
Munro, Eleanor · 22 One More Border · 18
Night Lights · 15 to Wedding
Murphy, Cullen · 28 One More River · 19
Night of Questions, A · Ceremonies · 23
Musleah, Rahel · 11 One Night, One
14 Perl, Lila · 18
Muth, Jon J. · 14 Hanukkah Night · 12
Night Trilogy, The · 17 Pertzig, Faigy · 20
My Bridges of Hope · 18 One Yellow Daffodil ·
Nine Questions, The · 21 Peterseil, Gedalia · 4
My First 100 Hebrew 12
Nine Spoons · 12 Peterseil, Tehila · 8
Words · 10 Only Nine Chairs · 13
Nir, Yehuda · 18 Peterseil, Yaacov · 26
My First Yiddish Word Opdyke, Irene Gut · 18
Nixon, Joan Lowery · 7 Petovello, Laura R. · 18
Book · 10 Open Closed Open · 24
No Pretty Pictures · 18 Petricic, Dusan · 8
My Grandfather's Oppenheim, Shulamith
Noah and the Rainbow · Pettit, Jayne · 18
Blessings · 25 Levey · 17
4 Pfister, Marcus · 26
My Guardian Angel · 6 Ordinary Genius: The
Noah’s Ark · 4 Pham, LeUyen · 10
My Jewish Year · 11 Story of Albert
Noah’s Ark and Other Pharoah's Daughter · 6
My Life in Pink & Einstein · 5
Bible Stories · 4 Picture Book of Anne
Green · 25 Orenstein, Debra · 27
Noah’s Bed · 4 Frank, A · 5
My People’s Prayer Orkland, Robert · 13
Noah’s Trees · 4 Piercy, Marge · 24
Book · 21 Orlev, Uri · 17
Noah’s Wife: The Story Pignataro, Anna · 4
My Secret Camera · 18 Ostow, David · 8
of Naamah · 5 Place Not Home, A · 6
My Special Friend · 15 Ostow, Micol · 8
Nobleman, Marc Tyler · Place To Hide, A · 18
My Very Own Ostrove, Karen · 13, 20
5 Plaskow, Judith · 27
Haggadah · 14 Other Side of the
Nodel, Norman · 26 Plaut, Gunther · 4
Myers, Christopher · 24 Hudson, The · 7
Nolan, Han · 17 Play to the Angel · 17
Mysteries of Ouaknin, Marc-Alain ·
Nothing · 8 Plots and Players · 6
Beethoven’s Hair, The 21
Nothing but the Truth · Plout, Gunther · 3
· 11 Out Of The Whirlwind ·
26 Pocket Full of Seeds, A ·
Mysterious Guests, The · 18
Novak, David · 19 17
15 Oxford Book of Jewish
Novak, William · 18 Pohrt, Tom · 7
Mystery Midrash · 6 Stories, The · 9
Nulman, Macy · 19 Polacco, Patricia · 7, 8,
12, 16, 21, 23, 24
Polish, Daniel F. · 20 Rand, Ted · 22 Roraback, Robin · 13 Sandman, Rochel · 26

Polizzotti, Mark · 17 Raoul Wallenberg: The Rose Blanche · 17 Sarah Laughs · 4
Pomerantz, Barbara · 23 Man Who Stopped Roseman, Kenneth · 7, Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg ·
Portnoy, Marshall · 20 Death · 5 16 3, 5, 10, 26
Portnoy, Mindy Avra · Raphael, Lawrence · 6 Rosen, Elizabeth · 5 Saturday Secret, The · 8
13 Raphael, Lev · 24 Rosen, Jonathan · 25 Saying Kaddish · 22
Portraits of Jewish Rashi’s Daughter, Secret Rosen, Michael J. · 12 Saypol, Judyth · 14
American Heroes · 5 Scholar · 6 Rosen, Norma · 27 Schanzer, Rosalyn · 3,
Potok, Chaim · 8 Rashkow, Ilona N. · 28 Rosenbaum, Andria 11
Practice of Peace, The · Rauchwerger, Lisa · 5 Warmflash · 21 Schanzer, Roz · 11
24 Raver, Miki · 27 Rosenberg, Maxine B. · Schecter, Ellen · 14
Prager, Dennis · 3, 21, Ravnitzky, Yehoshua 18 Schiffman, Jessica · 14
25 Hana · 3 Rosenfeld, Dina · 3, 4, Schiller, Pam · 27
Prager, Marcia · 25 Ray, Eric · 3 14, 21, 26 Schnur, Steven · 8
Preparing Your Heart for Reading the Book · 3 Rosenhouse, Daniela · Schor, Ilya · 15
the High Holy Days · Readings for 12 Schotter, Roni · 12, 13
14 Remembrance · 22 Rosh Hashanah: A Schram, Peninnah · 9
Prince, Jane · 23 Rebecca and Ana · 7 Family Service · 14 Schrier, Jefrey · 14
Princess Alpopecia · 26 Rebecca and the Movies Rouss, Sylvia A. · 11, Schulman, Zell · 13
Princess and the Ziz, ·7 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26 Schur, Maxine Rose · 6
The · 9 Rebecca to the Rescue · Row, Richard · 6 Schwartz, Amy · 15
Private Joel and the 7 Rubin, Susan Goldman · Schwartz, Ellen · 6, 8
Sewell Mountain Rebecca: An American 17 Schwartz, Gershon · 5
Seder · 13 Girl · 7 Rudi's Pond · 22 Schwartz, Howard · 8, 9,
Promise, The · 8 Rebecca’s Journey Ruff, Donna · 23 21
Propp, Vera W. · 17 Home · 21 Rush, Barbara · 8, 27 Schwartz, Linda · 27
Prosmitsky, Jenya · 23 Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf · Ruthen, Marlene L. · 15 Schwarz, Sidney · 19
Psalms for Young 16 Ryan, John · 4 Schwarz-Bart, Andre · 6
Children · 23 Red Tent, The · 6, 27 Rylant, Cynthia · 26 Scott-Brown, Anna · 4
Purim Fun for Little Red, Blue and Yellow Seale, Gayla Dowdy · 15
Hands · 14 Yarn · 21 Second Avenue Deli
Purim! · 14 Reed, Mike · 26 S Cookbook, The · 6
Pushcart Wars, The · 7 Reed-Jones, Carol · 16 Secret Files of Lisa
Pushker, Gloria Teles · Reimer, Gail Twersky · Sabath, Rachel T. · 14 Weiss, The · 8
12, 13, 21 27 Sabbath Peace · 15 Secret of Gabi's Dresser,
Putting God on the Reiss, Johanna · 17 Sabbath, The: Its The · 18
Guest List · 21 Reitano, John · 3 Meaning for Modern Seder for Tu B’Shevat,
Remen, Rachel Naomi · Man · 15 A · 16
25 Sachs, Marilyn · 17 Seder Tu B’Shevat · 16
Q Rena’s Promise · 18 Sacred Intentions · 25 Sefer Ha-Aggadah:The
Rescuers · 18 Sacred Moments · 21 Book of Legends · 3
Queen Esther, the Return to Modesty, A · Sacred Shadows · 6 Segal, Eliezer Lorne · 14
Morning Star · 14 27 Safe Place, The · 8 Segal, Sheila · 28
Quenk, Rachel · 18 Return,The · 8 Sagan, Miriam · 24 Segal, Sheila F. · 19
Reuter, Elisabeth · 16 Sagasti, Miriam · 12, 13, Sendak, Maurice · 9
Rhythm of Jewish Time, 15 Sender, Ruth Minsky ·
The · 21 Sage, Linda Seifer · 21 17
R
Rice, David · 26 Salkin, Jeffrey K. · 21 Service of the Heart · 21
Richard, Ilene · 13 Samir and Yonatan · 19 Settings of Silver · 21
Rabbi and the Twenty- Richardson, Justin · 9 Seven Animal Stories
Nine Witches, The · 9 Sammy Spider’s First
Rina’s Rainy Day · 26 Day of School · 26 for Children · 9
Rabin, Yitzhak · 5 Rinn, Miriam · 8 Seven Animals Wag
Rabinovich, Abraham · 5 Sammy Spider’s First
Ritz, Karen · 5 Passover · 13 Their Tales · 9
Rabinovici, Schoschana · Rivkin, Lilly · 28 Seven Delightful Stories
18 Sammy Spider’s First
Rivlin, Lilly · 19 Rosh Hashanah · 14 for Every Day · 9
Rachel the Clever and Robinson, Aminah · 12 Severance, John B. · 5
Other Jewish Folktales Sammy Spider’s First
Robinson, Charles · 12 Shabbat · 15 Sewell, Marilyn · 27
·9 Robinson, George · 20 Shabbat · 15
Radin, Chari · 5 Sammy Spider’s First
Roche, Denis · 23 Shavuot · 15 Shabbat , 2nd Edition · 15
Rafaela, Judith · 24 Rogasky, Barbara · 8 Shabbat Box, The · 15
Rainbow Candles · 12 Sammy Spider’s
Rogers, Ksthy · 10 Passover Fun Book · Shabbat Reader, A · 15
Rainbow Fish and the Rohling, Claudia · 26 Shabbat: A Family
Big Blue Whale · 26 13
Romain, Trevor · 23 Sammy Spider’s Shabbat Service · 15
Rainbow Fish to the Romanenko, Vitaliy · 21 Shabbos Is Coming!
Rescue · 26 Fun Book · 15
Romanova, Natalia · 16 Sammy Spider's First We’re Lost in the Zoo
Rainbow Fish, The · 26 Ronson, Barbara L. · 15
Raise a Rabbit, Grow a Hanukkah · 12
Thaw · 28 Sammy Spider's First Shalit, Wendy · 27
Goose · 26 Rooftop Secrets and Shalom Shabbat: A
Raisel's Riddle · 9 Purim · 14
Other Stories of Anti- Sammy Spider's First Tu Book for Havdalah ·
Ramá, Sue · 15 Semitism · 3 15
B’shevat · 16
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Shalom, Friend: The Soentpiet, Chris K. · 23 Testament Women · Tara’s Flight · 5

Life of Yitzhak Rabin · Sofer · 3 28 Tarry, Linda · 5
5 Sofer, Barbara · 19 Strassfeld, Michael · 11, Tattooed Torah, The · 18
Shapiro Jane Sherwin · Someone for Mr. 14, 20 Tav is for Torah · 10
16 Sussman · 23 Strassfeld, Sharon · 11, Tax, Meredith · 24
Shapiro, Michelle · 21 Something from Nothing 20 Taylor, Maureen · 11
Shapiro, Rami M. · 25 ·9 Streets of Gold · 7 Taylor, Stephen · 18
Shapiro, Zachary · 5 Sonsino, Rifat · 10, 23, Strom, Yale · 23 Taylor, Sydney · 7
Sharing Blessings · 11 25 Stuchner, Joan Betty · 6, Teaching Your Children
Sharkey, Niamh · 9, 26 Sorensen, Henri · 10, 17 17 About God · 10
Shengold Jewish Sound the Shofar · 14 Sucher, Laura Elizabeth Techner, David · 22
Encyclopedia, The · 21 Source, The · 6 · 16 Teis, Kyra · 25
Sherman, Eileen Souza, Diane · 9 Sue, Majella Lue · 8 Tell Them We
Bluestone · 3 Space Between, Our Sugarman, Brynn Remember · 18
Sherman, Josepha · 9 Footsteps, The · 19 Olenberg · 21 Telushkin, Joseph · 3,
Sherman, Whitney · 23 Special People, Special Sukkot: A Family Seder 19, 20, 21, 27
Shlemiel Crooks · 7 Ways · 24 · 16 Temko, Florence · 3
Shostak, Myra · 12 Spector, Barbara · 3 Summer of My German Ten Classic Jewish
Shubert, Samantha · 9 Speregen, Devra Soldie · 17 Children's Stories · 9
Shulevitz, Uri · 6, 9 Newberger · 5 Sun’s Special Blessing, Ten Friends · 15
Sidi, Smador Shir · 22 Spider's Web, The · 3 The · 11 Ten Good Rules · 4
Siegal, Aranka · 5, 18 Spiegelman, Art · 17 Sussman, Joni Kibort · Ten Holiday Jewish
Siegel, Bruce H. · 8 Spier, Peter · 4, 24 10 Children's Stories · 9,
Siegel, Bruce M. · 7 Spinelli, Eileen · 26 Sussman, Susan · 12 11
Siegel, Carol Racklin · 4 Spinner, Stephanie · 12 Swanson, John August · Ten Plagues of Egypt,
Siegel, Joshua · 8 Spirin, Gennady · 16 27 The · 4
Siegel, Richard · 11 Spirit in Nature · 16 Swarner, Kristina · 21, Ten Tests of Abraham,
Silberman, Shoshana · Spirit That Moves Us, 23 The · 4
14 The. Vol I · 18 Swartz, Nancy Sohn · 4 Ten Thousand Children ·
Silton, Faye · 17 Spirit That Moves Us, Sweetland, Nancy · 10 18
Silver, Karen · 10 The. Vol. II · 18 Sweetland, Sally · 10 Ten Traditional Jewish
Silverberg, Selma Spiritual Life, A · 27 Swiatkowska, Gabi · 26 Children's Stories · 9
Kritzer · 5 Spitz, Elie Kaplan · 22 Swimming in the Sea of Tenth Good Thing
Silverman, Erica · 9 Spowart, Robin · 12 Talmud · 5 About Barney, The ·
Silverstein, Shel · 16 Springer, Sally · 3, 15 Symbols of Judaism, 22
Simchat Torah: A Stadtler, Bea · 18 The · 21 Terrible Things · 17
Family Celebration · Staines, Bill · 9 Syme, Daniel · 10, 20, Terrible, Terrible! · 9
16 Standing Again at Sinai · 23 Teutsch, Betsy Platkin ·
Simmons, Steven J. · 26 27 11
Simon, Norma · 24 Star and The Sword, The Thank You God · 10
Simon, Solomon · 9 ·6 T Thank You, God! · 23
Simont, Marc · 16 Star of Fear, Star of Thank You, Jackie
Simple Words · 20 Hope · 17 T4: A Novel in Verse · Robinson · 8
Simpson, Lesley · 15 Starring Sally J. 17 Thanks to My Mother ·
Sing Time · 8 Freedman as Herself · Taback, Sims · 9 18
Singer, Isaac Bashevis · 8 Taboo or Not Taboo · 28 The Hebrew Alphabet:
5, 9 Staub, Leslie · 24 Tabs, Judy · 5 A Mystical Journey ·
Sivan, Reuben · 10 Stavans, Ilan · 9 Takac, Esther · 4 10
Six Jewish Spiritual Steinberg, Barbara · 5 Tales Of Tikkun · 26 The Locket: Surviving
Paths · 25 Steinberg, Lisa · 11 Tales of Wisdom and the Triangle Shirtwaist
Slater, Elinor · 27 Steinberg, Milton · 6, 19 Wonder · 9 Fire · 7
Slater, Robert · 27 Steingroot, Ira · 13 Talking About Death · The Trees of the
Slonim, David · 12 Steinsaltz, Adin · 5, 20 22 Dancing Goats · 12
Small Miracles · 25 Stellaluna · 24 Talking About Divorce There’s No Such Thing
Small Miracles for Stern, Chaim · 14, 23 and Separation · 23 as a Chanukah Bush,
Women · 27 Stern, Ellen Norman · 5 Talking Walls · 24 Sandy Goldstein · 12
Smart, Michal · 16 Stern, Joel · 3 Talking Walls: The Thirteen Petalled Rose,
Smekhov, Zely · 9 Stevens, Rick · 10 Story Continues · 24 The · 20
Smith, Barbara · 10 Stick Up For Yourself! · Talmud and the Internet, This Is My God · 21
Smith, Frank Dabba · 18 24 The · 25 This Is Our Seder · 13
Smith, Robert Kimmel · Stillerman, Marci · 12 Talmud for Beginners, Thompson, K. Dyble ·
8 Stone, Phoebe · 10 The · 5 26
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