Miriam in the Desert

As the Israelites, freed from slavery in Egypt, follow Moses through the desert, his sister Miriam comforts them through the wilderness.  Miriam's grandson Bezalel draws pictures in the sand as he dreams of the future. When his great-uncle Moses clibs the mountain to receive God's laws, Bezalel learms he is the chosen artist who will craft the Holy Ark.

Children's Books

Jules, Jacqueline

Literature & Fiction

Kar-Ben Publishing ™

Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah

The story of Hanukkah from oppression to liberation is brought to life for children through bright engaging illustrations and rhyme that keeps the action rolling. Readers discover from the story and its refrain that even a small number of people can influence history, as well as the world today, positively.

Balsley, Tilda

This vibrant picture book is a lyrical lullaby capturing the instant bond between children and parents at the moment of birth. Filled with evocative art, When I First Held You will become a "read to me" classic.

When I First Held You: A Lullaby from Israel (Kar-ben Favorites)

Snir, Mirik

Beginning with the story of Creation, the Bible teaches us to use and respect the land, conserve natural resources, and save energy. The Bible stories of Noah, Abraham, Joshua and others are retold, and reinforced with activities that will help young readers understand how to nurture and protect the environment.

Green Bible Stories for Children

Lehman-Wilzig, Tami

"One-wish, two-wish, Jew-wish!" Gabriel's magic wand gets him into trouble around the house, until he learns that the greatest magician is a Mitzvah Magician, using his powers to do good deeds.

The Mitzvah Magician

Marshall, Linda Elovitz

At a Hanukkah party on Sesame Street, Grover and the Count welcome visiting Israeli Muppet friends Brosh and Avigail, tell the story of Hanukkah, feast on latkes, and learn that EIGHT is the perfect Hanukkah number.

The Count's Hanukkah Countdown (Shalom Sesame)

Fischer, Ellen

Beginning the New Year in a new city isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t starting out very well for Dina and her family! But when they’re welcomed by warm and generous hosts in their new community it becomes a very happy New Year for all.

What a Way to Start a New Year!: A Rosh Hashanah Story

In 1996, on her 15th birthday, Bat-Chen Shahak was killed by a suicide bomber in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Center. But the gifted teenager left behind a rich legacy of diaries, letters, poems and drawings. Following her death, her parents gathered her writings and created The Bat-Chen Diaries ; this is the first English translation of her work.

The Bat-Chen Diaries (Israel)

Shahak, Bat-Chen

Biographies

Zvuvi's Israel

With clever text and colorful pictures, Zvuvi the fly takes readers on a tour of the country of Israel, buzzing through the modern cities, ancient ruins, and nature preserves from north to south. Simultaneous.

Animals

With permission from their commander and matzah brought in on a train from Cincinnati, Jewish members of a Civil War regiment improvise a seder to remember. The participation of three former slaves, now members of their company, lends a special meaning to this celebration of freedom.

Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain Seder

Fireside, Bryna J.

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