Ann D. Koffsky – illustratör

''Shabbat Shalom, Hey!''The well-known children''s song has become an illustrated story! (Listen to the song through the link on the back of the book!)

''Shabbat Shalom, Hey!''The well-known children''s song has become an illustrated story! (Listen to the song through the link on the back of the book!)

"With overtones of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are (1963), this read-aloud brings a creative element to the holiday. . . . Marine fun and fantasy make for a magical Passover celebration." --Kirkus ReviewsMiri is having trouble focusing during her family's Passover seder. Her parents would like her to sit quietly and listen, but she just CAN'T. So Miri slips under the table where her spirited imagination can be free, and with her cat at her side imagines leading her own seder, under the sea, with some friendly, very colorful sea monsters as her guests. Miri sings the Four Questions and whirls and twirls in celebration with her new marine friends. And soon it is time to dance and sing above the table as well, so Miri returns to her parents to join in the fun.Neurodiversity-affirming. Includes a note for families about ways to add movement, games, and fun to keep children engaged during this yearly Passover ritual.

"Charming" --Jewish Book CouncilA kitten learns opposites such as light and heavy, empty and full while also finding out about helping others through the Jewish concept of giving tzedakah.Fun reading sessions! Young children will love helping turn the book to keep up with kitty's exploration.