A Shavuot Story
The story centers around Shoshana's passion for art and her special bond with Grandma Jacobs, who introduces her to the intricate craft of papercutting for Shavuot. As Shoshana learns the technique of folding and cutting paper, she grapples with her desire to create artwork that matches her grandmother's beauty. The narrative explores themes of creativity, mentorship, and the joy of artistic expression across generations.
Charming illustrations and humorous rhymes depict a family's amusing challenges as they prepare for Shabbos. The story captures the lively atmosphere and unique traditions associated with this special day, making it an engaging read for both children and families.
A delicious tale of rivalry, friendship, heartache, and dessert! Fame-obsessed Jack and somber Jillian, who is mourning the loss of her mother, become a mismatched duo selected to compete for $150,000 in a high-stakes baking contest jam-packed with hilarious high jinks. Exploding with loud, rock 'n' roll attitude, eleven-year-old Jack Fineman dreams of becoming the greatest pastry chef who ever lived. His plans are thrown off course when his butterscotch basil brownies are upstaged at his sixth-grade holiday party by a simple plate of chocolate rugelach brought in by Jillian Mermelstein-the new girl at school whose mother has just died and who only wants to be left alone. These budding bakers' lives are mixed together when they are selected to compete as teammates in a nationally televised competition. For Jack, this is his chance to advance one step closer to culinary greatness. For Jillian, it's an opportunity to help her father by winning her share of the $150,000 top prize. Preparing to face bakers from the city's other middle schools, Jack and Jillian struggle to find the right recipe for working together. Along the way, they make the world's most irresistible oatmeal cricket cookies, battle Jack's checkered-pants-wearing brother for miniature golf supremacy, and discover the troubling reasons why each of them was chosen for the contest.
A humorous, culturally Jewish story, about creativity and self-belief, difference and inclusivity, friendship and family.
Encouraged by the little girl who selected her from the pile of dreidels, Tizzy the dreidel bravely sets out on an eight-day spinning Hanukkah adventure.
The story follows Og, a giant plagued by his enormous size, which prevents him from finding a proper bed for a good night's sleep. His life takes a turn when Noah seeks his assistance, leading to unexpected adventures and a transformation in Og's existence.