Sammy Spider’s First Book of Jewish Holidays Sylvia A. Rouss; Katherine Janus Kahn, illus. Kar-Ben Publishing 2013 12 Pages $5.95 ISBN: 978-1467719162 Review by Michal Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council Kar-Ben, Sylvia Rouss, and Katherine Janus Kahn, the long-time successful and marvelous Sammy Spider team, have now brought…
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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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Happy Birthday Sammy from your friends in Georgia
I recently returned from Sammy Spider’s 20th birthday celebration in Atlanta Georgia. I was hosted by RuthE Levy (yep, it’s RuthE, not Ruthie), the owner of Oy Toys and And Thou Shalt Read. When RuthE, picked me up at the airport, she welcomed me with a Sammy Spider challah that…
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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…
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Sammy Spider, Harry Potter, and Shel Silverstein all in the same breath!!!
BEA 2013: Spotlight On Children: Marking Memorable Milestones A handful of children’s publishers have arrived at Book Expo of America eager to announce and celebrate anniversaries of books, characters, or imprints. The Reluctant Dragon; Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back; Sammy the Spider; and Harry Potter all reach milestones in…
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Happy 20th Birthday, Sammy Spider.
Sammy Spider and the Shapiro family have been teaching children about Jewish holidays and values for 20 years! Josh Shapiro is a kind, smart Jewish boy who lives with his mother and father. Though he may not realize it, he lives with Sammy Spider, too. A bit precocious, Sammy is…
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