As a young child, I was charmed by All of a Kind Family, amused by the stories of Chelm and captivated by the Diary of Ann Frank. As a teenager, I was intrigued by Exodus and O Jerusalem. And as an adult, I finally read The Mouse in the Matzah…
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“Sammy Spider’s First Thanukkah”
I have been given permission by the kindergarten class of the Epstein School in Atlanta to share this wonderful new Sammy Spider story and if you click on the title, you can read the whole story, Sammy Spider’s First Thanukkah.
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A Real Watermelon in a Real Sukkah
Betsy Zalaznick, Religious School Director of Or Chadash in Flemington, NJ sent me wonderful emails during the Sukkot Holiday telling me how the children in her Temple used my newest book, A Watermelon in the Sukkah, to enhance their holiday experience. Hi. We read your book on opening day to…
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A Song of Rosh Hashanah Greeting
Rosh Hashanah’s Here by Sylvia Rouss (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell) Rosh Hashanah’s here. Rosh Hashanah’s here. Shanah To-vah, Rosh Hashanah’s here. The shofar’s sound is loud. The shofar’s sound is loud. Shanah To-vah, the shofar’s sound is loud. The challah’s shape is round. The challah’s…
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Holiday Reading Round-Up
Holiday reading round-up for kids by Lisa Silverman, Jewish Journal The good news for Jewish children’s books this year is the occasion of the 20th anniversary of beloved picture book character Sammy Spider. There is even a colorful plush toy available on the publisher’s Web site (karben.com). Sammy’s creator, the…
Read MoreQuill says: If you want an excellent way to begin your child’s religious education, Sammy Spider would love to help you!
Another wonderful review of Sammy Spider’s New Friend from Feathered Quill Book Reviews Sammy Spider watched as Josh Shapiro helped his mother mix up a batter. Sammy peered at the sugar, flour, and milk on the shelf behind Josh and asked his own mother what they were doing. It was…
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