It’s never too early to introduce a love of reading —or the joy of Jewish traditions — to your little one. Each of the sweet books in this list features children celebrating Shabbat or Havdalah with their family.
by Vicki Weber
Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, caps off the end of each week. When it’s over, it’s time for Havdalah, the ceremony that closes Shabbat. Join the family in this delightful book as they say goodbye to Shabbat and hello to a new week.
by Varda Livney
Louis is a Shabbat-loving baby bunny whose first — and only word — is “CHALLAH!” Will his parents ever get him to say anything else?
by Nancy Churnin
One grandfather, two parents, three kids. There are so many meaningful elements involved in Shabbat. What else can you count as this family gets ready for Shabbat?
by Chris Barash
Shabbat is a time for cozy family togetherness. But come Saturday evening, Shabbat is over. The family in the story, a young girl joined by her mama, ima, savta, and saba, gathers together to perform the rituals of Havdalah, marking the end of Shabbat and the return to the work week. Together they show just how cozy even the end of Shabbat can be.
by Varda Livney
Through the jungle, down the slide, up to the moon, and onto a cloud … the journey to Shabbat dinner at Savta’s (Hebrew for grandmother’s) house is full of adventure!
by Natalia Emanuel
In this board book, day by day, the world comes alive, with high-contrast illustrations that are perfect for babies’ new eyes to see. In simple text and shapes, the Torah’s creation story shines.
by Naomi Shulman
Shabbat rituals are filled with rich sensory experiences. When babies and toddlers take part, it’s as easy and fun as 1, 2, 3!
by Samara Q. Klein
With the sunset on Friday night and the appearance of stars on the following evening, with the kindling of Shabbat candles and the extinguishing of a Havdalah candle, this book shows how light marks the start and finish of the Jewish Sabbath.
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