By now, young fans of the Sammy Spider series are well acquainted with the formula that makes these warm, sweetly spun tales so endearing. Whether discovering the true meaning of the Jewish holidays or, as in his latest adventure, observing the Shapiro family bake a cake to welcome their new…
Read MoreA Good Book Can Prevent Bedtime Battles
As a nursery school teacher, I’ve often heard parents lament about the difficulty of putting their child to bed. Many admitted that they allowed their child to stay up until they went to bed. All too often, the child would simply end up in the parent’s bed because it was…
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…
Read MoreL’Shanah Tovah
A Rosh Hashanah memory from my soon to be published children’s story “Chair-ished Memories” “Okay, Bubbie, now, it’s my turn,” I looked at my Grandfather’s big chair at the head of the table. “Just before Rosh Hashanah, Zaydie took me to the grocery store to buy apples and honey so…
Read MorePUBLISHER’S WEEKLY’S REVIEW OF SAMMY’S NEWEST ADVENTURE
SAMMY SPIDER’S NEW FRIEND In this addition to the Sammy Spider series, bright colors and an easy-to-follow plot work together to teach children the importance of the Jewish custom of hospitality. When a new family moves to town, Josh Shapiro and his parents immediately set to work preparing homemade food…
Read More9 Back-to-School Mistakes Parents Make
My daughter Shannan is the Executive Editor for Glo, an online magazine. When she recently wrote an article on the “9 Back-to-School Mistakes Parents Make”, she interviewed me. But to read “Rouss told Rouss” sounded odd, so she used my maiden name. I especially enjoy writing with my daughter and…
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