Books for Young Readers

Ziggy is a young boy who wishes upon the stars, as all children do. But when the Nazis rise to power, Ziggy, like so many other Jewish children, is...

An inclusive and diverse celebration of the joys of preparing to welcome a child and the importance of community and family. Many special people ar...

In Over and Under the Pond, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over ...

Pavel is a new American, excited about his new country. When his rabbi tells him that the Civilian Conservation Corps is hiring young people, Pavel...

Spring is in the air and Sammy Spider watches as Josh Shapiro lowers the roots of a small tree into the ground. As spring turns to summer and summe...

4-7 years, 32 pages Sometimes being worried can keep you from having fun.Brock is worried. Way past worried, with his heart thumping and his mind ...

4-7 years, 32 pages Macy is way past lonely. What will she do?It's a weekend. Two whole days. Dez is away, Keya and Hooper can't play. Her mom is ...

Ages 10-13 Nine months ago, Danny disappeared. His closest friends, Ellie, Rae, and Deenie, are all dealing with the loss differently. Rae’s pourin...

Hardcover, 32 pages 7-10 years A powerful celebration of libraries from master storyteller Jane Yolen. Benjamin Franklin introduces his son Billy ...

Paperback, 48 pages 4-7 years Walter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet heal...

By Sheryl HaftIllustrated by Jill Weber32 Pages | 10 x 8 | 2-5 years This festive parody reimagines a classic bedtime book as a lively Jewish famil...

Questions to Ask a Breeder: 1. What kind of job is this, growing dogs? 2. Are these dogs nice? I mean of course they are. But if not, is this refun...

Almost everything you need to know about being Jewish―from Afikomen to Zaydeby Julie Merberg, Illustrated by Beck FeinerBoard book, 20 pagesages: p...

4-8 years Learn how to welcome others in Hebrew with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words...

Reading level: Ages 0-514 pagesCelebrate the festival of lights with Corduroy.Corduroy’s having a Hanukkah party for all of his friends. First they...

Age Range: 1 - 4 yearsGrade Level: Preschool and upBoard book: 12 pagesA Seder for Grover introduces very young readers to Passover traditions with...

Grover and Big Bird are in a hurry to get to the Passover seder, but—uh, oh!—there are many delays. Moishe Oofnik comes to the rescue in his tumble...

By Jo Witek (Author), Christine Roussey (Illustrator)Age Range: 2 - 4 yearsGrade Level: Preschool and upHardcover: 32 pagesSometimes my heart feel...

Bold, brightly colored pictures, and short and snappy text is the perfect way to discover Passover together in this delightful book! From assemblin...

In this delightfully inventive holiday tale, an elf named Shmelf takes a journey from the North Pole . . . and discovers all the joys of Hanukkah....

3-5 years 36 pages Lucy Latke's family is just like yours or mine. Except that they're potato pancakes. And also, they are completely clueless. Aft...

5-8 years, 32 pages A timely and beautiful look at America’s rich history of immigration and diversity, from acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold, the C...

Slurp a sip of chicken soup with floating matzoh balls! From rugelach tofresh-baked challah, tasty treats await young readers in this colorful,rhym...

5-8 years, 32 pages A timely and beautiful look at America’s rich history of immigration and diversity, from acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold, the C...