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.
The sights and sounds of Israel are here in beautiful photographic detail -- and in alphabetical order.
Gabi, a five-year-old whose passion for life is contagious, introduces both the Hebrew alphabet and the wonders of her family.
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 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...
Avi is a little ambulance who lives in Israel. What does an ambulance learn when he goes to school? How to help others! Readers will learn about impor...
Few holidays are more exciting and festive than Purim. From noisemaking to hamantaschen eating, the gang at Shalom Sesame is here to join in all the f...
Peace and gentleness are evoked in this nighttime rendition of the central Jewish prayer of God’s oneness, the Sh’ma.
This illustrated version of a Rabbi Joe Black song shows a variety of ways in which children can embrace a new day.
When you think of Israel, you think of blue and white -- but Israel is really an entire rainbow, and this book has the pictures to prove it.
A dog says “bow, wow” in English and “hav, hav” in Hebrew. Whimsical animals in American and Israeli settings compare their varied noises and sounds. ...
The first thing to know about Israel? Everybody says shalom -- a little word that means so many things -- and there are so many places to see and visi...
Mrs. Strauss is having trouble sleeping -- her animal neighbors are making too much of a ruckus! But soon the rains fall, and with them, a welcoming h...
When Abby moves with her family to Israel, she misses her grandmother and remembers the fun they had with each other. Writing to each other helps, but...
A family car trip turns into an exploration of the natural wonders of the seashore, woods, and fields, In gratitude and to make the world a better pla...
In this rhyming board book, a child gets ready for bed, soothed by reciting the nighttime version of the traditional Jewish prayer, the Sh’ma.
Bringing a child into your family includes countless happy moments. This book recounts many of them -- but they are truly infinite!
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