"A triumphantly moving book."  —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewHannah dreads going to her family's Passover Seder—she's tired of hearing her relatives talk about the past. But when she opens the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet Elijah, she's transported to a Polish village in the year 1942. Why is she there, and who is this "Chaya" that everyone seems to think she is? Just as she begins to unravel the mystery, Nazi soldiers come to take everyone in the village away. And only Hannah knows the unspeakable horrors that await. A critically acclaimed novel from multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen. "[Yolen] adds much to understanding the effects of the Holocaust, which will reverberate throughout history, today and tomorrow." —SLJ, starred review"Readers will come away with a sense of tragic history that both disturbs and compels." —BooklistWinner of the National Jewish Book AwardAn American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" Read more

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A lost afikoman a time-traveling talking goat, and a never-ending seder illuminate the meaning of Passover in Dara Horn’s hilariously deadpan graphic novel.A family sits at the Passover seder table, but cannot find their afikoman—the hidden matzah required to end the meal—and as a result, they are trapped at a seder that cannot end. Six months in, a wisecracking talking goat shows up at their door with bad news: Thousands of years of previous seders have accumulated underneath their seder, and their afikoman is stuck in one of them. Now the family’s “wise child” must travel down with the goat through centuries of previous Passovers to find it—and to discover the questions he needs to start asking. Read more

Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books will enjoy a citified version as Sydney Taylor gives a charming glimpse at a time when daily life was very different, but family and faith were surprisingly the same. Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie are back!Life is never dull for the loving, Jewish, all-of-a-kind family on New York’s Lower East Side in the early 1900s. Stand-alone chapters make this a perfect read-aloud, as the story follows the five sisters who are very busy, especially now that baby Charlie is growing so quickly. Ella gets a big role in the Purim play, Henny gets into trouble at school and runs away, Sarah gets her ears pierced, Charlotte has a scary kitchen accident, and Gertie finally is old enough to have a book of her own. And the girls befriend a young boy named Guido whose mother is very ill.  Generations of readers have loved following the exploits of these very recognizable girls. This title, although written later, picks up right where the first, All-of-a-Kind Family, ended. Read more

A young readers’ edition of the best-selling classic about the Holocaust and finding meaning in suffering, with a photo insert, a glossary of terms, a chronology of Frankl’s life, and supplementary letters and speechesThe Library of Congress called it “one of the ten most influential books in America”; the New York Times pronounced it “an enduring work of survival literature”; and O, The Oprah Magazine praised it as “one of the most significant books of the twentieth century.” Man’s Search for Meaning has long riveted readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. This new young readers’ edition brings a beloved classic to a new generation of readers, offering a universal tribute to coping with suffering and finding one’s purpose. An abridged text of the original book (emphasizing Frankl’s personal story, while omitting some material on his psychological theory of logotherapy) is presented here, along with supplemental materials that vividly bring Frankl’s story to life, and a foreword by prominent young adult author John Boyne. Man’s Search for Meaning: A Young Readers’ Edition will help readers ages twelve to eighteen grasp Frankl’s enduring lessons on perseverance and strength with clarity and depth. Read more

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A powerful middle grade novel-in-verse about one boy’s experience surviving the Holocaust.Moishe Moskowitz was thirteen when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family learned the language of fear. The wolves loomed at every corner, yet Moishe still held on to the blessings of his mother’s blueberry pierogis, of celebrating the Sabbath as a family, of a loyal friend. But each day the darkness weighed more heavily on Moishe as his family was broken, uprooted, and scattered across labor and concentration camps. Just as his last hopes began to dim, a simple act of kindness redeemed his faith that goodness could survive the trials of war: That was the day it rained warm bread.Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet relates her father’s triumphant Holocaust story through the words of award-winning poet Hope Anita Smith. Deftly articulated and beautifully illustrated by Lea Lyon, this is an essential addition to the ever-important collection of Holocaust testimonies. Christy Ottaviano Books Read more

Learning the Hebrew Niqqud (Vowels) Was Never Easier! With THIS book, reading Hebrew can be easier than you might expect. This is a guidebook with over 70 pages filled with easy explanations, examples and lots of practice activities, to help anyone to learn pronounce the Hebrew Nikud with no hassle. Learn to recognize and pronounce the Kamatz | Patach | Hiriq | Segol | Tzere | Holam | Shva | Dagesh and other signs which are essential to be able to read Hebrew properly. 'Ivrit' Vowels Made Easy - No complicated rules, no deep grammar, just the straight forward things you need to know to be able to read Hebrew with the vowels and get it right. Best for those who know the Hebrew Aleph-Bet letters, but can't read words and pronounce the words correctly. Who Can Use This Book? Boys learning for Bar Mitzva, need to practice how to read Hebrew. Christians who learn the Holy Bible, can use this book. For kids and grownups, for teachers or students, for those who plan to visit Israel and wish to be able to read Hebrew alphabet more fluently. Read more

Hashem made David a shining example who illuminated the world with the light of prayer. David taught us the power of our personal prayers and that all people can, and should, speak to Hashem all the time. We learn from the lesson of King David's youth that anyone can talk to Hashem by himself. Any boy or girl can make up their own prayers and songs to Hashem. Simply say, "Creator of the World, loving Father, help me, have pity on me and protect me always. In Your loving kindness, put the words of prayer in my mouth. Give me the desire to speak to You always. Enable me to request all my needs from You, and help me trust You and to know that You're always with me. Open my lips to You only, for You are everywhere. Thank You so much, my wonderful Father in Heaven!" Read more

"In one little town (it is sad but it's true),The tushies left town without leaving a clue."What happens when all the tushies in an unusual town decide to take a vacation? Read more

It's right before Purim, the happiest Jewish holiday, but Mordy the hamantash is sad. Mordy feels very alone. He thinks the other pastries in the bakery ignore him because he is different.Mordy decides to change his shape. Did Mordy's transformation help him?This lovely and fun book, written in rhyme, promotes embracing one's attributes and appreciating oneself. This is an important message for young children year-round and particularly apt for Purim, the holiday that celebrates the uniqueness of a nation and its people. Read more

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The Story of SarahBy Daniel MalichiThe story is written in first person so that you can really get a feel for Sarah's experience. Here's a sample:Welcome to My Story, a captivating journey filled with faith, hope, and the power of God's promises. Join me, Sarah, the wife of Abraham, as I embark on a life of adventure and discover my purpose in this ancient tale. Witness my struggles with infertility, my unwavering love for my son Isaac, and the ultimate test of my faith. Through my story, we learn about my resilience, sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of a woman who believed in the fulfillment of God's plans. Read more

When Flory's ancestors are forced to leave Spain during the time of the Spanish Inquisition, they take with them their two most precious possessions—the key to their old house and the Ladino language. When Flory flees Europe during World War II to begin a new life in the United States, she carries Ladino with her, along with her other precious possessions—her harmoniku and her music. But what of the key?Discover the story of Ladino singer Flory Jagoda. Read more

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