Ages 2-5

These books are especially designed with the very youngest children in mind. Bright colors, exciting images and rhythmic text make reading aloud a joy for reader and child alike!

The King in the Field

Written by Dina Rosenfeld and illustrated by Jessica Schiffman


Five good friends spend an afternoon together in the field, wishing they could somehow enter the palace for a meeting with the king.  What kind of surprise is in store for them, and for all of us?

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-42-1
List price $10.95/ 30 pages

The Invisible Book

Written by Bracha Goetz and illustrated by Patti Argoff


In this rhyming book, a young boy ponders the invisible nature of many things that are indisputably real.  An excellent introduction to important Jewish concepts for the very youngest children.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-37-7
List price $10.95 Hardcover/ 28 pages

Dov's Mitzvah

Written by Risa Rotman and illustrated by Ariel Bauer


When Dov does a mitzvah one morning, little does he know who is watching... and what will happen next! An inspiring story about the power of even a "small" simple mitzvah, and how it can grow to encompass the entire community.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-36-0 ISBN-10: 1-929628-36-6
List price $10.95 Hardcover/ 32 pages

The Place That I Love

Written by R.G. Cohen and illustrated by Alexander Levitas


Mitzvos begin at home!
For young children, the excitement of doing mitzvos lurks around the nearest corner and goes along from room to room! The Place That I Love details which mitzvos are connected to each part of a Jewish home....kashrus in the kitchen, Torah learning in the study, having guests in the bedroom, and the joy of a warm family Shabbos meal in the dining room.
Beautiful illustrations bring each scene to life, as a young boy guides the reader through the place that he loves best... his Jewish home; a place Hashem and the entire family are proud of.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-29-2 ISBN-10: 1-929628-29-3
List price $10.95 Hardcover

Is It Shabbos Yet?

by Ellen Emerman illustrated by Tova Leff

Malkie just can't wait for Shabbos. But there is so much to be done. This beautifully illustrated, full-color book helps children relate to Shabbos preparations with simple descriptions of all the household tasks that enliven the end of the week.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-02-5 ISBN-10: 1-929628-02-1
Hardcover  $9.95

ALSO AVAILABLE IN YIDDISH:

Iz Ess Shoin Shabbos?

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-30-8 ISBN-10: 1-929628-30-7
List price $10.95 Hardcover

Ten Tzedakah Pennies

Written by Joni Klein-Higger, illustrated by Tova Leff

What happens when a little boy has ten pennies to share with his large, loving family? Everyone gets a mitzvah and a lesson in subtraction as each coin disappears into the tzedakah box leaving one less than before. Parents and toddlers will enjoy this story's rhythm and rhyme. . .and the fun of counting together! Clever vibrant illustrations follow the boy and his pennies from one interesting activity to another, until the plot reaches its satisfying conclusion.

 

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-19-3 ISBN-10: 1-929628-19-6 
Hardcover / Ages 2-5 / List price $10.95

The Sefer Torah Parade

Written by Tzivia Adler, illustrated by Ito Esther Perez

A young child joyfully attends the special ceremony for the completion of a new Torah scroll and joins in the Torah parade. Every aspect of this special day is explained in full detail, in simple lyrical prose. Finally, when the new Torah is put in its home in the shul, a very tired little one is carried home, too.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-26-1 ISBN-10: 1-929628-26-9
Hardcover / Ages 2-5 / List price $11.95

When The World Was Quiet

Written by Phyllis Nutkis, illustrated by Patti Argoff

When Hashem gave us the Torah, the whole world was quiet not only the people, but all the animals and their babies, too! Preschool children and their parents will love the simple text and sweet pictures of all the animal families on this very special day.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-14-8 ISBN-10: 1-929628-14-5 / LCCN: 2003109750
Hardcover / Pages 28 / Ages 2-5 / List price $9.95

"Bedtime

Written by Nechama Dina Adelman - illustrated by Fayge Devorah Blau

Dovid has trouble settling down to go to sleep. He keeps calling Mommy and asking for all kinds of things. But what does Dovid really need to have a 
happy bedtime.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-12-4 ISBN-10: 1-929628-12-9
Hardcover $9.95

Thirty-One Cakes
A Hashavas Aveida Story

Written by Loren Hodes, Illustrated by Harvey Klineman

While Estie is helping her mother bake thirty-one cakes for a tzedakah bake sale, something very precious gets lost! Will anyone find and return Estie's gold ring? Join our little heroine as she discovers that, "Someone with Hashavas Aveida to do, is someone I'm certain will really come through.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-13-1  ISBN-10: 1-929628-13-7
Hardcover $9.95

Five Alive 
My Yom Tov Five Senses

Written by Dina Rosenfeld illustrated by Tova Leff

By using their sense of sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch, the lively children in this book can always figure out which Jewish holiday has arrived.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-09-4  ISBN-10: 1-929628-09-9
Hardcover $9.95

Where Does Food Come From?
A Bracha Discovery Book

Written by Dina Rosenfeld illustrated by Rina Lyampe

At the heart of mastering the blessings on food is understanding the origin of each type of treat. This unique picture book details the growing and processing of bread, grape juice, baked goods, fruits vegetables and more! Now, toddlers can understand how familiar favorites appear on their plates . . . and who gets a "thank you!"

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-06-3 ISBN-10: 1-929628-06-4
Hardcover $14.94 Laminated interior pages

The Sukkah that I Built

Written by Rochel Groner illustrated by Liz Victor

"This is the Sukkah I built by myself. . ." or is it? A young child joins in the rollicking fun of hammering the walls, climbing the ladder and putting schach on the family sukkah. The "House that Jack Built" refrain is perfect for reading aloud.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-07-0 ISBN-10: 1-929628-07-2
Hardcover $10.95 

Toddler Experience Series
This series, with its rhymes and gentle watercolor illustrations, helps toddlers prepare for - and share- some of the most basic everyday events in their lives.

I Go to a Wedding

Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld


A warm and cozy book highlighting the joy of a Jewish Wedding.  Join a young brother and sister as they celebrate with the chosson and kallah.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-40-7
List price $10.95 Hardcover / 24 pages

I Go Visiting

Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld


In this warm and cozy book about a young child's first sleep over visit at a friend's house, a young brother and sister experience what it's like to be a considerate guest.  They share toys at playtime, say brochos at mealtime, help to clean up, say 'thank you' to their friend's mother, and so much more!

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-33-9 ISBN-10: 1-929628-33-1
List price $10.95 Hardcover

Let's Go Shopping

Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld

Join a young brother and sister as they go from the butcher shop from the butcher shop to the fish store, from the supermarket to the bakery, doing many mitzvos along the way!

 

Almost every day, toddlers go shopping with their parents.  This new rhyming picture book shows very young children that shopping time can be mitzvah time, too! 

 

Sweet, colorful illustrations detail the supermarket, fruit store, bakery and more!  What fun for toddlers to follow along with a helpful brother and sister as they greet people with a smile, look for kosher labels, and help Mommy carry the bags home.

 

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-20-9 ISBN-10: 1-929628-20-X / LCCN: 2005923361

Hardcover 24 pages /  Ages 2-5 / List price $10.95

I Go to the Doctor

Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld

A warm and cozy book to familiarize young children with a visit to the doctor.  Every child will be glad to know that Hashem is the One who really makes people get well!

 

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-15-5 ISBN-10: 1-929628-15-3 / LCCN: 2003112075

Hardcover 32 pages / Ages 2-5 / List Price $9.95

I Go To School

Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld

This picture book is perfect for parents and toddlers to read together in preparation for an important milestone. Soft, watercolor illustrations and simple rhyming text perfectly convey the message that school is a warm and cozy place in learn Torah, do mitzvos, and have fun!

ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-82-3 ISBN-10: 0-922613-82-6
Hardcover $10.95 / Laminated Pages

Let's Go to Shul

Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld

The highlight of the week is the family trip to shul on Shabbos morning. Simple rhymes detail all the important objects and events young children encounter at the synagogue.

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-08-7 ISBN-10: 1-929628-08-0
Hardcover $10.95 /
Laminated Pages

Get Well Soon - A Bikur Cholim story

By Dina Rosenfeld illustrated by Rina Lyampe

Little Eli would love to visit all the people he knows who aren't feeling well and try to cheer them up. But germs and hospital rules and doctor's orders get in his way. Will Eli ever be able to do the important mitzva of Bikur Cholim?

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-05-6 ISBN-10: 1-929628-05-6
Hardcover $9.95 

Big Like Me! - A New Baby Story

by Ruth Finkelstein illustrated by Esther Touson

Benny has always been a little brother who needed a helping hand. But when Mommy comes home with a new baby girl, he turns into a big brother! Will Benny find anything he and his newborn sister can do together?

ISBN-13: 978-1-929628-04-9 ISBN-10: 1-929628-04-8
Hardcover $9.95

Who's that Sleeping on My Sofabed

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by Ruby M. Grossblatt illustrated by Sarah Kranz

Yoni Block loves to sleep on his family's new sofabed. But it seems that only visitors get a chance to use it. Join Yoni as he welcomes a Rabbi, a Sofer, and a Chosson to his home and learns about the Mitzva of Hachnosas Orchim.

"Welcoming guests is greater than welcoming Hashem Himself."

ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-90-8 ISBN-10: 0-922613-90-7
Hardcover $9.95

The Very Best Book

The Very Best Book

by Dina Rosenfeld illustrated by Vitaliy Romanenko

The Very Best Book selects familiar items that a child sees every day, like: boxes for cereal, coins for candy, water in raindrops, bottles of soda and then shows how these same objects can be used for mitzvos. The box is an esrog box, coins are for tzedakah, water in the washing cup, and a bottle of wine for kiddush. Ordinary everyday things used in a special Jewish way.

"...the book successfully conveys an excitement about applying religion to one's life..." Publishers Weekly, February 24, 1997
"...Splendidly designed for ages 2-5..." Children's Bookwatch, May 1997
ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-76-2 ISBN-10: 0-922613-76-1
Hardcover $11.95

The Yarmulke, Kippah, Coppel Book

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Written and Illustrated by Rifka Friedman

Whatever you call it in your home, the traditional Jewish head covering is a way of acknowledging that Someone is above us all. Throughout the day and around the year, the child in this story is proud to have his yarmulke, kippah, coppel right where it belongs! Detailed, whimsical artwork will fascinate preschoolers.

ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-87-8 ISBN-10: 0-922613-87-7
Hardcover $9.95

Goodnight My Friend Aleph

Written and illustrated by Tova Mordechai

A charming, delightful illustrated book, designed to lull your little one to sleep while teaching him Aleph- "Basics."As he says "goodnight" to all his friends - from Eliezer Avraham Esrog to Tanchum Torah - he is introduced to the essential objects in a Jewish child's life. Contains a glossary and the "Shema" in Hebrew and English.

ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-12-0 ISBN-10: 0-922613-12-5
Hardcover $11.95

My Upsheren Book

by Yaffa Gottlieb illustrated by Binah Tirtzah Bindell

For a three-year-old boy, his "upsheren" - the traditional first haircut - is an exciting event. It can also be an occasion for anxiety, which is why this book was conceived: to help parents prepare for, and reassure their child about this special day. The text's clear and simple style is complemented by delicate watercolor drawings.

"...speaks in just the right tone about an upsheren celebration from the birthday boy's point of view." N'shei Newsletter
ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-37-3 ISBN-10: 0-922613-37-0 Hardcover $9.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-38-0 ISBN-10: 0-922613-38-9 Softcover $6.95

Special Days Are Wonderful

by Miriam L. Elias illustrated by Tova Leff

Yakov and Rena are always looking forward to the next Yom Tov. As the seasons change they happily celebrate Rosh Hashonah, Succos, Chanukah, Purim, Pesach, Shavuos. What will they need for each holiday? With this colorful open and flap book, your pre-schooler can play a unique guessing game.

"...great fun and teaching all in one." Jewish Press
"...sure to become a favorite among Jewish youngsters." Amit Woman
ISBN # 0-922613-46-X Hardcover OUT OF PRINT
(Also available in Russian)

My Jewish ABC'S

by Draizy Zelcer illustrated by Patti Nemeroff

A brand new way to introduce the English alphabet to your child...using objects that are an important part of a Jewish child's world. In this charming and original picture book, each letter of the ABC's is paired with a familiar Jewish object or concept to make learning fun.

"...a fun book of learning and teaching and being Jewish." Algemainer Journal
ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-62-5 ISBN-10: 0-922613-62-1
Hardcover $9.95

My Shabbos 1,2,3's

My Shobbos 123's

by Suri Fettman illustrated by Patti Nemeroff

Donny and his sister, Dina, begin to set the Shabbos table with one silver kiddush cup, two challos - and end with ten napkins. In the process, preschool children can identify familiar objects that grace the Shabbos table and learn the numbers from one to ten. A special chart at the end of the book reinforces the concept of counting for the very young.

ISBN-13: 978-0-922613-61-8 ISBN-10: 0-922613-61-3
Hardcover $9.95