The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah is a memorable Hanukkah parable and an excellent picture book for the Jewish Festival of Lights. Martha Seif Simpson skillfully places the emphasis of this heartwarming story toward the merits of altruistic … [Read more...]
New Holiday Book- The Night Before Hanukkah
Several months ago, I learned about the upcoming release of The Night Before Hanukkah. I was curious. Could a popular series written by a Gentile Colorado woman capture the essential elements of Hanukkah?In 2012, I raised a similar issue in my blog, Agendas and Multicultural … [Read more...]
Q & A with Barbara Krasner
During one of my Google searches for Jewish children's books, I visited Barbara Krasner’s website, The Whole Megillah. I was immediately hooked. Two of my passions, Jewish history and writing were being simultaneously nurtured. I encourage anyone who shares my interests to visit … [Read more...]
Two Books by Leslie Kimmelman
Today, I am reviewing two books written by award-winning author, Leslie Kimmelman. If you enjoy reading picture books based on historical events, check out Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic. Much can be learned from this informative story. Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) … [Read more...]
Q & A with David Adler
It is not every day that I have the opportunity to interview someone who has devoted decades to writing 200+ books. Wow! That is an amazing accomplishment. David Adler’s contribution to children’s literature covers numerous genres- mysteries, biographies, historical fiction, … [Read more...]
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