Books for PJ Library are chosen from among the very best of Jewish children's books. A committee of writers, early childhood professionals, and Jewish content specialists seek out compelling stories, captivating illustrations, and diverse perspectives on Jewish customs and practice. Through an extensive evaluation process, the committee selects books for every age group. Many of the books selected to be included in PJ Library have received awards including Caldecott Medals and the Sydney Taylor Book awards, given to the best of Jewish children's literature.
In the fictitious town of Elk Spring, Colorado, circa 1870, Rabbi Harvey shares Talmudic wisdom, Jewish folktales (and a lot more!) through a number o...
The Hebrew letter alef is at the beginning of many important words -- including abba and ima, father and mother. Read along as the young child in this...
When Adam emigrates from Czarist Russia to America, his grandfather gives him a prayer shawl to remember him by -- not just any prayer shawl, but the ...
Bubbe visits the outdoor Carmel Market in Tel Aviv to pick up Shabbat staples for her Friday night dinner -- challah, candles, flowers, and plenty o...
When God created the world, each day began in the evening -- just as days in the Jewish calendar still do today. This book’s beautiful, high-concept d...
Let’s face it: There are few relationships as lovingly uncomplicated as the ones between babies and their bubbes. This book highlights the many ways a...
While working in his grandfather’s bakery, Benny learns the joys of giving and receiving, caring and gratitude.
Upon hearing of the joys and sweetness of Shabbat and, especially, of Shabbat dinner, Baxter the Pig sets out to understand what it means to be kosher...
Bim, a house builder, and her brother Bom, a baker, work hard all week, and then spend every Friday doing good deeds, mitzvot. At sundown, they joyful...
The baby can't say or do very much, but that doesn't matter. Shabbat dinner is fun for everyone in the family, even the littlest member.
Hannah’s family is moving -- and Hannah feels bitter about it. Her grandmother tells her that when she left the old country, she felt the same way, bu...
How exactly does a clump of ingredients turn into a beautiful challah? This playful rhyming book shows you -- complete with pantomimes! Whether spinni...
Bubbe loves having everyone over for Shabbat dinner, almost as much as her dog Bart loves matzoh balls. But when the matzoh balls won’t stay in the po...
Bubbie and Rivka want to bake challah, the traditional braided bread eaten on Shabbat. But…neither of them know how! Luckily, Shabbat (the Jewish Sabb...
All over the world, families get ready for Shabbat. Join this Sephardic family as they gather together to light candles, drink wine and grape juice, e...
Stir, roll, braid, bake — this grandmother and granddaughter are making challah for Shabbat tonight. Brought to life by playful rhymes and cozy ill...
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