"A Notable Book for Younger Readers" --Association of Jewish Libraries Eight-year-old Mark has two wishes: To become a shofar blower--just like his High Holiday hero--and to make that photograph of his great-great-grandfather Avram disappear from the hallway in his new home. When the family gathers for Rosh Hashanah, though, Mark discovers that his own desire to blow the shofar is actually linked to a hope that the unsmiling man in the photograph once had. Avram's Gift is a charming portrait of a family and how their lives--past and present--mingle to make Mark's wishes come true.

Avram's Gift

Children's Books

Blumberg, Margie

Literature & Fiction

MB Publishing

Eight-year-old Mark has two wishes: To become a shofar-blower—just like his High Holiday hero—and to make that photograph of his great-great-grandfather Avram disappear from the hallway in his new home. When the family gathers for Rosh Hashanah, though, Mark discovers that his own desire to blow the shofar is actually linked to a hope that the unsmiling man in the photograph once had. Avram’s Gift is a charming portrait of a family and how their lives—past and present—mingle to make wishes come true.

Avram's Gift: Full-Color Illustrated Chapter Book

MB Publishing, LLC

Young readers get to explore the beach through the eyes of two sunny bunnies in this delightful story about a trip to the seashore. In Carrot Cake Park, a bunny named Susie can’t wait to show her brother Mark everything there is to see and do at the beachincluding the waves, sand castles, kite-flying, and ice cream eating. Joined by friends and family members, the bunnies’ beach outing turns into a day full of fun, complete with a surprise at the end! This enjoyable rhyming tale introduces beach elements and activities to children with its lighthearted verse and cheery illustrations.  

Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!: A Holiday to Crow About

Animals

Summer’s here and these two sunny bunnies can’t wait to dig their toes into the sandiest spot in Carrot Cake Park — Piper Beach. There, Millie will show her little brother Jimmy how to build a castle, fly a kite and, of course, jump the waves! This endearing rhyming tale with its cheerful illustrations captures their day perfectly, from the moment they fling their flip-flops until, home again, they say good night . . . almost!

Sunny Bunnies (Carrot Cake Park Tales)

It’s springtime in Carrot Cake Park and these two breezy bunnies — Millie and her little brother Jimmy — are ready for fun . . . playing with their friends, picnicking with ducklings, and cloud-watching along the way. And should the weather change, Millie is all prepared with her umbrella. This bouncy rhyming tale with its charming illustrations reveals their splendid day, which may just get a little bit soggier than they ever imagined!

Breezy Bunnies (Carrot Cake Park Tales)

Have the rules of English grammar and  punctuation always baffled you? Do your questions lead to even more  questions? Are you convinced that you will never be able to master this  subject? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you're in for a  real treat because with The Scoop on Good Grammar, learning  is fun and easy!      When you look inside the book, one of the first  things you'll notice is a photo of a scoop of ice cream on every quiz page. (Learning should also be a sweet experience.) Next, you'll see a helpful table of contents, lots of  sample words and sentences, beautiful photographs and illustrations, engaging  practice questions and answers, and fun facts  throughout. Finally, when you reach the end, you'll peruse the comprehensive  index and realize just how quickly and easily it will be able to guide you to the answers  you're searching for.     The Scoop's 26 lessons are all about  culture. As you read each chapter--exploration, art & invention, food,  sports, classic movies & TV, poetry, and travel--you'll find that  learning is a breeze. For example, in Chapter 2 (Art &  Invention), Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party will help you sail  through the definition of a noun. And in Chapter 3 (Food), cupcakes will help  you discover the many delightful ways in which words are used as adjectives.     In no time at all, choosing the correct pronoun  (it's between you and me--not, between you and I) and the  appropriate modifying word (it's really sweet--not, real sweet)  will become second nature to you.     Your invitations will be as welcoming as that  statue that lifts her torch in the harbor:     * Please join the Ghirardellis (not, the  Ghirardelli's) for a day of fun at the Statue of Liberty!     Greeting people will become an occasion to shine.  When someone asks how you are, you'll say:       * "I'm fine, and you?"  (Not, "I'm fine, and yourself?")     When you write, you'll point your readers in  the right direction with proper punctuation marks.      And at the end of the day, you'll lie  (not, lay) down, relax, and take pleasure in the knowledge that your  prized possession--your artful way with words--has been, in its (not, it's)  own way, as beautifying to the landscape as a masterpiece by Renoir.

The Scoop on Good Grammar

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Words, Language & Grammar

On a visit to Paris for just one day, Grandma Goldie is eager to show her granddaughter, Aimee, how the city sparkles in the sun from the top of the Eiffel Tower. But the other joys of "Paree" create delightful detours along the way. Will this peppy pair make it to the tower before sunset? Find out in this charmingly illustrated rhyming tale about the City of Light . . . and happy surprises.

Paris Hop! (Travel Adventures with Grandma Goldie)

Review "Blumberg's rhymes are clever and animated . . . making this an excellent read-aloud choice. Andriani's illustrations are delightful. . . . A witty, heartwarming, and interactive tale for canine lovers." --Kirkus Reviews "Picture book readers who love dog stories will relish A Home for Hope! . . . [L]ively tone . . . lilting, easy rhyme, [and] lovely illustrations by Renée Andriani . . ." --D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "A lyrical tale with a beautiful message. . . . The illustrations in the book are absolutely wonderful. . . . This is a book that will fit comfortably into our bedtime reading rotation." --Asher Syed, Readers' FavoritePURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD: WINNER (TIED): PICTURE BOOKS 5 AND YOUNGER; HONORABLE MENTION: PICTURE BOOKS 6 AND OLDER Product Description One rainy April day, a stray puppy is alone on the street when a young shelter hero, Jacques, rescues her and brings her to Sheltering Paws. Jacques names the puppy Hope and says, "Hope, I promise, we won't quit/Till you hear the words, 'You're it!'" At the same time, a young family, including two siblings named Kaye and Chip, is moving out of Nana's home into a fixer-upper a whole day's drive away. A tearful Chip says, "Uh-oh, Sis/It's almost noon./I can't say bye—/It's much too soon." What happens next? Find out in this heartwarming rhyming tale, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the song "April Showers" with new lyrics to that hopeful springtime tune. About the Author A native Washingtonian, Margie Blumberg resides in Bethesda, Maryland, where she enjoys reading, rhyming, baking, biking, backgammon, books, and movies!

A Home for Hope

"It's much too soon for dreidels. The shofar has been blown. But look---Sukkot is coming! Let's eat--say yes by phone." Shelley and Jimmy Mindel help to build and decorate a sukkah, prepare a holiday lunch for family and friends, and handle four unexpected (green) guests with care, resulting in a sweet "mitzvah" ("a good deed"). A first lost tooth and a note from the tooth fairy add warmth and charm to this rhyming tale. Back matter includes a glossary called SWEET WORDS, filled with definitions and pronunciations of Yiddish and Hebrew words sprinkled throughout the story, such as chag sameach ("happy holiday"), nosh ("snack"), and rugelach ("a small cookie with a cream-cheese dough that is rolled around a filling, such as nuts, chocolate or jam"); an "All About Sukkot" spread in verse; sheet music for two new songs, "Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!" and "Let's Go Out to the Sukkah!" sung to the tunes of "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," respectively; and recipes for noodle kugel and chocolate chip mandel bread (cookies).Happy plans are being made-The Mindels are delighted.Did I fail to mention it?Of course, you're all invited!Surprises are in store for a Jewish family celebrating the joyous holiday of Sukkot.

Holidays & Celebrations

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Avram's Gift

Avram's Gift: Full-Color Illustrated Chapter Book

Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!: A Holiday to Crow About

Sunny Bunnies (Carrot Cake Park Tales)

Breezy Bunnies (Carrot Cake Park Tales)

The Scoop on Good Grammar

Paris Hop! (Travel Adventures with Grandma Goldie)

A Home for Hope

Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!: A Holiday to Crow About

Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!: A Holiday to Crow About