From the moment 
Savta Simcha arrives in Wintergreen City, USA, strange, funny, and wonderful things begin to happen. At first the children think she s just a silly old lady with two yellow canaries perched upon her over-sized, floppy pink hat, while carrying an enormous black bag filled with unusual surprises. 
But then, they discover her infectious zest for life, her joy, her wisdom and kindness, and they realize their everyday lives will never be the same again.
 Every encounter with Savta Simcha becomes a source of delight, whether it involves a leaky roof, a nutmeg tree, a matter of stolen mushrooms, or the loss of her enormous black bag. 
Young readers of all ages will marvel at these wonderful stories filled with Jewish values and enchanting illustrations that perfectly capture the charm of these whimsical tales. Yaffa Ganz is the . Sidney Taylor Body of Work Award-Winning Author of numerous children s books, among them the popular Savta Simcha Series.

Savta Simcha and the Incredible Shabbes Bag

Children's Books

Ganz, Yaffa

Literature & Fiction

Feldheim Pub.

A young Jewish boy living in Australia plants a seed and nurtures it for several years until it produces the special fruit used in celebrating Sukkos.

Yedidya and the Esrog Tree

Riddle Rhyme Book

Philipp Feldheim

Savta Simcha returns to her home in Jerusalem at Three Rimon Road, but her adventures begin just as soon as she gets off the plane. 
In Savta Simcha and the Cinnamon Tree, everyone s favorite Savta (Hebrew for grandmother) comes home to discover that her brother, Uncle Nechemya has taken in a spunky little boy named Ezra.
 Together, these three, journey through the Holy City, bringing amusement, enchantment, and excitement with them, wherever they go. Strange horses, flying letters, a snowstorm surprise, a rollicking Purim parade, an amazing bonfire, and Savta Simcha s special cinnamon tree all play a part in these wonderful escapades that take young readers up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Filled with delightful, warm-hearted characters, charming illustrations, and basic Jewish values, it s easy to see why the Savta Simcha Series has such broad appeal with young readers everywhere. 
Yaffa Ganz is the Sidney Taylor Body of Work Award-Winning Author of numerous children s books, among them the popular Savta Simcha Series.

Savta Simcha and the Cinnamon Tree

Teach your young child about all the holidays of the year--from Shavuos to Tu B'Shvat with this information-packed book about the Jewish calendar seasons, holidays, and customs. With endearing, colorful illustrations.

Follow the Moon: Journey Through Jewish New Year

A little boy describes his day from two points of view. Includes Hebrew and Yiddish vocabulary.

Terrible Wonderful Day

Savta Simcha the tall, thin lady with the floppy pink hat, ever-present umbrella, and enormous black bag is back! But she won t be home long. 
Actually, she s about to begin her annual shopping spree, traveling throughout Israel, collecting the land s special produce, with which to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot.
 Young readers too are in for a special surprise: Not only do they get to visit noteworthy sites throughout the Holy Land, but this off-the-trail journey is filled with adventure, lively characters, and delightful stories. 
Once again, award-winning author Yaffa Ganz entertains young readers of all ages by bringing the whimsical world of Savta Simcha to life. Funny, uplifting, and sprinkled with charming illustrations, Savta Simcha and the Seven Splendid Gifts will enchant both old and new readers alike with the inimitable character of everyone s favorite Savta. 
Yaffa Ganz is the Sidney Taylor Body of Work Award-Winning Author of numerous children s books, among them the popular Savta Simcha Series.

Savta Simcha and the Seven Splendid Gifts

Facts about Judaism are presented in over seventy lists arranged into sections, such as "People in the Tanach," "The Holy Books," "The Land of Israel," "The Holy Language," and "All Around the Calendar."

Jewish Fact-Finder: A Bookful of Important Torah Facts and Handy Jewish Information

Religion & Spirituality

The Jewish Fact-Finder: A Bookful of Important Jewish Facts and Handy Information

Follows the adventures, at school and at home, of eleven-year-old Hedy Levi, the youngest, smartest, and most original girl in the eighth-grade class at Karem Hatorah Yeshiva.

Hello Heddy Levi

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