Amy Lilien-Harper
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Lilah Tov Good Night
This book can be read as a simple bedtime story, or discussed as an immigrant tale. Either way, it will likely find a receptive audience with Jewish families in search of bedtime books, or families looking for immigrant stories. A pleasant addition.
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Yiddish Saves the Day
Jewish communities in search of entertaining ways to introduce Yiddish to children will find this amusing. Others are likely to be left behind.
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Jackie and Jesse and Joni and Jae: A Rosh Hashanah Story
Libraries with demand for Jewish holiday books, as well as Jewish preschools, will find this a welcome addition to the sparse Rosh Hashanah canon.
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Kugel for Hanukkah?
This is a sweet addition for public and Jewish libraries looking for a fun read to bulk up Hanukkah collections.
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My Tooth Is LOST!: A Monkey & Cake Book
While clearly reminiscent of Mo Willems's work, Daywalt and Tallec's offering captures that sweet spot of humor and accessibility that makes an effective beginning reader. Only the potentially offensive use of a monkey as a protagonist keeps it from being a solid recommendation.
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Castle of Concrete
There is a definite need for books with Jewish protagonists. Unfortunately, this one, which lacks transitions and has the feel of a fictionalized memoir, falls flat.
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Let’s Scare Bear
While the story line is slim, the arresting visuals and nicely cadenced text make this an excellent candidate for storytimes. Most libraries will want to add it to their shelves
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The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti
This is a sweet but not entirely successful story with an obvious lesson. Jewish school and temple libraries seeking books that portray rabbis in an accessible way may find a use for it, but others can pass