Category Archives: Books & Music Features
Celebrate Earth Day with PJ Library Books |
 | Judaism imparts many of the same values celebrated on Earth Day (April 22). Here are several PJ Library book selections to read with your family on this day. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features |
Moving with Children to a New Community |
 | Packing up, moving, and relocating to a new community or neighborhood can be stressful for kids and parents alike. Here are tips and book titles that can help. Posted in Books & Music Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
APRIL BOOK PREVIEW: ‘Welcome Song for Baby’ |
 | This book by Richard Van Camp offers a Jewish perspective on the joys of welcoming a little one into the family. It is being sent to members of our Apples & Honey Age Group. Posted in Books & Music Features |
Counting the Omer with Children |
 | S’firat Ha’omer is a time for reflection. So, how can families make counting the Omer fun and meaningful for children? Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Spring Cleaning Preparation for Passover |
 | What are hametz? How do Jewish families prepare their homes for Passover? How can kids help with the cleaning? PJ Goes to School’s Lisa Litman gets us started. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Learning about Baxter, the Inclusivity Pig |
 | Laurel Snyder provides insight about the origins and significance of her Jewish children’s book character. Posted in Books & Music Features |
A ‘Thank You’ Poem from a Cleveland Mom |
 | Rachel Heiser, a Cleveland, OH PJ Library program participant, writes an appreciative poem, highlighting the benefits of Jewish children’s books in the home. Posted in Books & Music Features, PJ Community News |
PJ Library-Inspired Purim Costumes |
 | Beyond the traditional characters of Esther, Mordechai, and Haman, your children can find Purim costume ideas in the pages of their favorite PJ Library books. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
A ‘Better-Than-Best’ Hamantashen Song for Purim |
 | Inspired by the Jewish children’s book ‘The Better-Than-Best Purim’ by Naomi Howland, PJ Goes to School program director Lisa Litman sings an interactive Purim song about hamantashen. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
AJL Names Its 2013 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners |
 | The Association of Jewish Libraries honors Jewish children’s books and authors, among which are several PJ Library selections. Posted in Books & Music Features |
Good Reads for MLK Day |
 | In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, PJ Library recommends these Jewish children’s books relating directly to the values supported by Dr. King. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
An Inspired Song & Lesson for Tu B’Shevat |
 | PJ Goes to School program director Lisa Litman takes Tu B’Shevat inspiration from the Jewish children’s book, “Happy Birthday, Tree!” by Madelyn Rosenberg. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features |