Even Higher!
A Rosh Hashanah Story by I. L. Peretz
by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrated by: Jill Weber
Ages 4-8 Every year, just before Rosh Hashanah, the rabbi of Nemirov disappears. The villagers are certain their rabbi flies up to heaven to speak with G-d. Where else would such a great and holy man go just before the fate of every soul is decided for the coming year? But a skeptical Litvak scoffs at the villagers, claiming miracles cannot happen. He vows to discover the rabbi's secret, but what he witnesses - an enormous act of human compassion - will make any doubter believe.(32 Pages)
David Gets in Trouble
By David Shannon
I’m not sure it’s possible to teach regret. I’m not even sure at what age children are capable of this kind of self-reflection. But I do think we can teach children to own up to their actions, a necessary precursor to actual regret. And if, like me, you’re looking for a book that does a brilliant job of teaching this aspect of teshuvah, check out David Gets in Trouble, by David Shannon. No, it’s not a Jewish book, but what Jewish child wouldn’t identify with the impish star of No, David as he denies his way through page after page of mischief? “No, it’s not my fault!” he shouts, followed by “It was an accident!” and “But she likes it!” After exhausting his excuses, David wakes up in the middle of the night, awash with guilt. And prompted by no one – not Mom, not Dad, not God – he announces aloud “Yes! It was me! I'm sorry. I love you, Mom."
Rosh Hashanah with Bina, Benny and Chaggai HaYonah
by Yaffa Ganz
Illustrated by: Liat Benyaminy Ariel
Part of the "The ArtScroll Youth Holiday Series: Complete" series.
Ages 4-7, 8-11 Bina and Benny love to get ready for the holidays. And their friend Chaggai -- who happens to be a talking dove -- comes along and helps them find out what the holidays are all about: history, laws, customs and foods. Join them in learning about Rosh Hashanah.(28 Pages)
Today is the Birthday of the World (Hardcover)by Linda Heller
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God is the voice in this whimsical picture book that imagines a celebration of the world’s birthday. In an affectionate address to each animal, from a giraffe to a cow, God points out everyone’s unique gifts and the ways that each contributes to the world’s well-being, whether it is the bee who spreads pollen, the cow who provides milk to feed children, or the tiny worm: “Did you tunnel about, / Happy that I’d chosen you to bring rain underground?” God’s final words are aimed at a child: “Did you laugh and have fun, / Happy that I’d chosen you to lift the world’s spirit?” The loving words, organized into rhymed couplets that scan easily, partner well with the glowing, colorful illustrations that show a smiling Earth populated with fancifully oversized animals. Shifts in scale and perspectives, which move from intimate close-ups to expansive vistas, add to the visual playfulness. Together, the text and art create an inspirational, whimsical offering that emphasizes kindness, individual purpose, and the interconnections among all beings. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Shelle Rosenfeld