This bibliography was distributed by SF AJL at our booth in the 2001 Jewish Lifestyle Show. It included contact information for the chapter, and images of selected book covers.
What Is God’s Name? by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Reading level: baby to preschool
A simple and beautiful book that will help you and your young child explore the idea of God.
Once Upon a Shabbos by Jacqueline Jules
Reading Level: 3 and up
A whimsical fairy tale that will tickle the funny bones of young and old… and teach a few Yiddish words in the process!
Sammy Spider’s First Shabbat by Sylvia Rouss
Reading level: 2 to 5
A curious spider lives on the Shapiro family’s ceiling and wants to celebrate the Jewish holidays with them. The series bosts vivid pictures and easy language.
Beni’s Family Treasury, Stories for the Jewish Holidays by Jane Breskin Zalben
Reading Level: 3 to 8
Gentle stories about Beni the bear and his Jewish family celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover.
Gittel’s Hands by Erica Silverman
Reading level: 5 to 8
A charming Jewish Rumplestiltskin story with Chagall-inspired illustrations.
Dance, Sing, Remember: a Celebration of Jewish Holidays by Leslie Kimmelman
Reading level: 4 to 8
Stories, activities, music, and recipes help round out children’s understanding of the Jewish holidays.
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel
Reading level: 4 and up
A perennial favorite: funny, a little bit scary, and very clever. One of the most popular Hanukkah books ever, and a Caldecott Honor winner to boot.
We Gave the World Moses and Bagels: Art and Wisdom of Jewish Children by David Heller
Reading level: all ages
Children ages 4 to 12 were asked what it means to be Jewish. Their responses bring a smile to the lips and tears to the eyes.
Noah’s Ark by Peter Spier
Reading level: all ages
A retelling of the Flood story in panoramic, highly-detailed pictures. A book to pore over.
Bibliography compiled by SF AJL member Heidi Estrin, 12/2000.
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This page created and maintained by Heidi Estrin, heidi@cbiboca.org. Last updated June 6, 2001.
