Three Questions With Lisa Rose

In each installment of "Three Questions With" we ask a different PJ Library author or illustrator questions about their work, their process, and interests. This month we're chatting with Lisa Rose, author of Shmulik Paints the Town.

Shaboom! Episode 7: Hero Heart

Shaboom! is back! Created in partnership with PJ Library, this playful series from BimBam makes use of the same fun, educational, format as shows like Little Einsteins or Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood but with the bonus of Jewish values and themes built in to each story. In this week's episode we learn about ometz lev--courage of the heart.

Shaboom! Episode 6: Waste Not!

Shaboom! is back! Created in partnership with PJ Library, this playful series from BimBam makes use of the same fun, educational, format as shows like Little Einsteins or Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood but with the bonus of Jewish values and themes built in to each story. In this week's episode we learn that about the value of bal taschit, and the importance of not being wasteful.

Why We Chose This Book: Maya Prays For Rain

We're often asked how we choose our books. This post is part of a series by the Book Selection Committee, sharing why we chose one of each month’s selections.

6 Rosh Hashanah Recipes Kids Will Love

According to Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the world. While you may not have time to make a layered honey bee birthday cake, there are still lots of fun and delicious ways to enhance your celebration. On Rosh Hashanah, many families dip challah in honey as well apples in honey and say a prayer asking for a sweet year so we've compiled a short list of easy to prepare, kid-friendly, recipes for that make use of apples, honey, and new fruits, like pomegranates. Each linked recipe also includes suggestions for how kids can help.