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National Jewish Book Award Finalist!"A worth addition to holiday shelves" --Kirkus ReviewsChurch and Synagogue Library Association Award For Children's Literature“an assured comic rhythm” –Publisher’s WeeklyFarmer Kobi's well-mannered animals try hard to charm a haughty Hanukkah guest. Farmer Kobi’s goats, donkey, and sheep know just how to play host, and they give Polly, Kobi’s Hanukkah guest, a gracious welcome. But when Polly isn’t sure animals belong in a house, what will happen next? Find out with laugh-out-loud pictures and puns that are sure to entertain all readers. As donkey says: Hee-Haw-Yahoo!

Avi the Ambulance loves to help and comes to the rescue in a most unexpected way. In this second book in the Avi the Ambulance series, Avi wants to help people, but his mom, the command car, has assigned him and his medic Zach to restock supplies. On the way to deliver them, there is an emergency...and it's Avi to the rescue!Includes an author's note about caring for animals, Tza'ar Baalei Chaim, and helping the injured, P'ikuach Nefesh.Also includes:A photospread of MDA emergency vehicles.A glossary of Jewish terms and values used in the book.

“The third in this charming series…” – Jewish Book Council"The authors accessibly spotlight the work of Magen David Adom for young readers while maintaining both accuracy and humor."- Kirkus ReviewsAvi the Ambulance and his medic, Zack, are on the way to help people stuck in the snow, but the snow keeps coming down hard.Soon, Avi and Zack are stuck too!Uh, oh. How will they rescue others when they need a little rescue themselves?

"Full of humor and warmth, Ruth's lessons about body image, confidence, and standing up for yourself shine through in this relatable, age appropriate tale.” – The Midwest Book ReviewI have a body. You have a body.But your body is different from mine.Why? Because it is all yours.You are in charge of your body.So says the wise Dr. Ruth as she helps animals who each need her sage advice.  Ruth helps an octopus learn to assert itself, a crocodile feels more comfortable with its bumpy body, and a rabbit, turtle, and ant discover and appreciate their strengths. Full of humor and warmth, Ruth’s lessons about body image, confidence and standing up for yourself shine through in this relatable, age-appropriate tale.Fun activities are included after each story, and will delight young readers as they stretch, draw, and dance their way through these important ideas. They’ll feel empowered to connect to their own strengths, too.

“This is a masterful and fun read.” – Sandy Wasserman, The Sydney Taylor ShmoozeWhat do you get when you combine a cardboard box, some spare parts, and a smartphone? A time machine, of course!Max likes to build things from cardboard, and a time machine is his latest invention. However, he's not so good at building friendships. That's why he's been avoiding Emma, the new girl in class.When they learn that three angels once visited the biblical Abraham and Sarah, Max and Emma are both bursting with questions. Did the angels have wings? What did they eat? There's only one way for Max to find out: travel back in time to meet Abraham, Sarah, and the angels himself.He might even learn something about friendship along the way.

“ …fun to read and help chil­dren and their fam­i­lies think about bib­li­cal sto­ries in a new light, draw­ing atten­tion to con­nec­tions in their own lives, which will help them become kinder and more con­fi­dent as they mature.” – Michal Malen, The Jewish Book CouncilDid the Red Sea really part for the Israelites in the desert? Max and Emma are going back in time to find out!Max wants to be brave, but he doesn't know how. He can't even chant the Four Questions without stuttering, and his family's seder is just around the corner.To avoid practicing the Four Questions, Max travels back in time with his friend Emma. There they meet Moses, who rallies his people to cross the Red Sea despite his own stutter, and Nachshon, who takes a leap of faith to help the Israelites . . . and one pesky poodle! With the Egyptian army right behind them, Max learns that courage comes in many forms--and that he's much braver than he thought.Don’t miss the first Torah Time Travel adventure, Max Builds a Time Machine!