Diverse Books - Jewish Picture Books

"A grandmother shares stories with her grandaughter about how she used to celebrate Purim in the old country, Iran."-- Provided by publisher.

When a fire break out at the Jewish Theological Seminary library, helping hands from across the community rally together to save the books and preserve the stories within the pages. Includes factual backmatter on the Jewish Theological Seminary fire of 1966.

A young girl explores the Jewish philosophy of tikkun olam and is inspired to make a positive change in the world as she fixes her local park and inspires other community members to help.

"When Lizzie pays a shiva call for the first time, she learns about the Jewish customs of mourning and how to be a good friend to Joshua as he grieves the loss of his grandfather"--Provided by publisher. When Lizzie goes to sit shiva (her first) with her friend Joshua and his family, Lizzie learns about the custom and what it means to be a good friend during a difficult time.

"A heartwarming Passover picture book about the beloved Jewish holiday from award-winning author Leslie Kimmelman. A young boy and his family gather together to host a seder and celebrate the Festival of Freedom, filled with delicious dishes and an endless parade of guests. For Ethan and his family, Passover, the Festival of Freedom, is a holiday full of longstanding traditions, food, family, and great company. And at Ethan's family seder, one message...

In a dark, dark room, one thin candle wakes, bursts to life. Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child's home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old -- it's all part of this year's timeless, timely holiday celebration.

"A family comes together to bake matzah and celebrate in this joyful, rhyming story about a Jewish Passover tradition"-- Provided by publisher.

A girl and her grandmother prepare for Shabbat dinner by baking challah.

"It's that time in the Passover Seder when it's Grandpa Murray's job to break the matzoh and hide the afikomen for the kids to find. But what happens when you hide the afikomen too well? Search as hardas they can, Nathan, Simone, Andrew, and David can't track it down anywhere. The kids may have to turn the house upside down if they want to get their reward and finish the Seder meal."-- From publisherdescription.

"What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! - his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms...