NONFICTION

Shabbat Shalom: Let’s Rest and Reset

Feb. 2025. 24p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9780593751930.
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Baby-K–Babies are the first demographic for this board book, but it also works for children up to kindergarten. This is a vibrant and descriptive introduction to Shabbat, the weekly holiday celebrated in Jewish culture. The developmentally appropriate text explains the purpose of Shabbat and how it is observed: “On Friday night, Shabbat begins, and we pause the doing to enjoy just being. / We start with dinner. There are candles, and braided bread called challah, and smiles.” The gentle, reflective narrative pairs beautifully with the cheerful illustrations, which feature a vivid and inviting color palette.
VERDICT A warm and accessible celebration of tradition, this is a first purchase for libraries.

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