Jacqueline Jules – författare

This biblical story tells of the elderly Sarah who laughs in delight when she overhears three strangers tell her husband Abraham that he will soon become a father. When a son is born to her the following year she names him Isaac, which means laughter, and the world rejoices with her.

Called on to watch over King Solomon''s daughter, the Ziz takes Magda on a joyful trip around the world. But when she falls in love with a handsome young man, the Ziz''s jealousy gets the giant bird into trouble.

The Ziz, the giant bird from Jewish folklore, learns about the concept of sharing by helping the Maccabees find oil to light the menorah in the Temple, bringing about the miracle of Hanukkah.

Loosely based on the Hasidic legend "The Tear of Repentance", The Hardest Word is a story about forgiveness. The Ziz, a wonderful bird who lived long ago, is so big and clumsy that he can''t keep from bumping into things. When a tree he knocks over destroys the children''s garden, he seeks God''s help to fix things. "Bring me the hardest word," God instructs him, and the Ziz flies off to search. He brings back words like rhinocerous, rock, and Rumplestiltskin, but none is acceptable, until he makes an important discovery.Praise for The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story“This delightful take, featuring a loveable, klutzy bird teaching the essentiallessons of the High Holidays, is just perfect! . . . This book is a must!”—San Diego Jewish Times“The very complicated lessons of atonement and forgiveness on Yom Kippurare introduced to children in a warm and humorous story.”—Washington Jewish WeekA NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS FINALISTAN ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES NOTABLE CHILDREN’S BOOK

I say the Sh''ma and I feel God''s light / Shining on me all through the night.A Jewish child gets ready for bed and says the traditional "Sh''ma" prayer in this beautiful board book with rhyming text and charming illustrations by award-winning Melanie Hall.Introduce young children to Jewish life, Jewish holidays, and Shabbat with Very First Board Books.

A young child says the "Motzi," a traditional prayer of thanks.

As the Israelites, freed from slavery in Egypt, follow Moses through the desert, his sister Miriam comforts them through the wilderness.Miriam''s grandson Bezalel draws pictures in the sand as he dreams of the future. When his great-uncle Moses clibs the mountain to receive God''s laws, Bezalel learms he is the chosen artist who will craft the Holy Ark.

A happy family celebrates the eight nights of Hanukkah by lighting candles, eating latkes, and playing dreidel in this new board book from Kar-Ben. Kids can also learn to count to eight as the candles are lit. Award-winning author Jacqueline Jules combines rhyme, counting, and Jewish traditions for a happy Hanukkah tale for preschoolers. Cheery illustrations by Michelle Shapiro compliment the simple text.

Little readers will have fun counting and rhyming with a brother and sister in Kar-Ben’s new board book Going on a Hametz Hunt, as they look for breadcrumbs in a favorite kids’ tradition before the start of the Passover holiday. Award-winning author Jacqueline Jules combines rhyme, counting, and a popular Jewish children’s activity for Passover. Cheery illustrations by Rick Brown compliment the simple text.

When Carly unthinkingly makes fun of Sara''s last name at mail call, her bunkmate refuses to be consoled. But their mutual love of music brings harmony to Shabbat dinner as well as to their friendship, and Carly finally gets the chance to reveal a secret of her own.

Drought has come to Canaan and Jacob’s sons must travel to Egypt to look for food, including youngest son Benjamin. Their brother Joseph, now governor of the land, wonders if his brothers have changed since the days they sold him into slavery. Would they abandon Benjamin too? Told through the eyes of young Benjamin, the story of Joseph’s test and the dramatic reunion of the brothers will capture the imagination of readers young and old.

Beginning the New Year in a new city isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t starting out very well for Dina and her family! But when they’re welcomed by warm and generous hosts in their new community it becomes a very happy New Year for all.