My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays
Hardcover – Picture Book, September 9, 2025
Bloomsbury · Hardcover · September 9, 2025
A full-color illustrated treasury of Jewish holidays to introduce young readers to the foundation of the faith in an inclusive, informative, and accessible format.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore ten Jewish holidays through explanations of when, why, and how they’re celebrated.
- Themes
- Jewish holidays, Jewish history and traditions, Diversity in modern Judaism
- Genres
- Judaism for Kids, Religious Holidays, Hanukkah
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A full-color illustrated treasury of Jewish holidays to introduce young readers to the foundation of the faith in an inclusive, informative, and accessible format. Celebrate and learn about ten Jewish holidays with this inviting and warmhearted treasury. Perfect for reading together, this collection explains when we celebrate, why we celebrate, how we celebrate, and what we say on the holidays all through the year.
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My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays features clear descriptions of Jewish history and traditions, easy-to-follow pronunciations of important Hebrew words, and vibrant art showcasing the diversity of modern Judaism. This appealing and practical book is perfect for children who are beginning to learn about their faith as well as for adults looking for a resource to guide their family through every meaningful celebration! Holidays introduced in the book include Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu Bi'Shvat, Purim, Pesach, and Shavuot.
Jewish Holiday Traditions
Explore ten Jewish holidays through explanations of when, why, and how they’re celebrated.
Come here for
- Clear descriptions of Jewish history and traditions
- Easy-to-follow pronunciations of important Hebrew words
Expect
- Vibrant art showcasing the diversity of modern Judaism
- Holiday explanations that include what to say
Where it sits
| Judaism for Kids | 78% |
|---|---|
| Religious Holidays | 42% |
| Hanukkah | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religious Holidays
- Hanukkah
- Judaism for Kids
- Authors
- Hannah Shafiroff
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Published
- September 9, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Jewish holidays · Jewish history and traditions · Diversity in modern Judaism
- Reading lane
- Religious Holidays