Quill says: If you want a special book to use as a jumping off point to share those “cherished memories” with your family, this is one you may wish to add to your list! This is a charming story of Amy and how she learns about her Grandma’s cherished memories.…
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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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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…
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