New Acquisitions (Children) – Feb 2025

1. Ben Ari, Hadassa. The Heroes of October 7: Heroic Stories for Children.

This colorful, fully illustrated book includes short portraits that are written in child-friendly language that was overseen by a team of child psychologists. They are meant to be read together with a grown-up and aim to show the values of humanity, kindness and giving that we all aspire to as a society.

2. Burk, Rachelle. Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman’s Cosmic Mitzvah.

In Space Torah, a picture book biography of astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman, young readers learn of Jeff’s path to becoming an astronaut and see the many ways in which he connected his love of Judaism and his love of outer space. From bringing his Bar Mitzvah prayer book on one mission to spinning a dreidel in mid-air on another, Jeff shows young readers the joy of being Jewish . . . in space!

3. Goodman, Tamir. Live Your Dream: The Story of a Jewish Basketball All-Star.

This picture book shares the story of dyslexic Jewish basketball star Tamir Goodman’s successes as player and coach.

4. Grossman, David. Every Wrinkle Has a Story.

Grandpa Amnon explains that the lines on his face are wrinkles, and they are something that grownups get. He tells Yotam the stories of how he got each of his wrinkles. Every Wrinkle Has a Story is a pro-aging story of curiosity, intergenerational storytelling and quiet contemplation through artwork.

5. Ludwig, Sidura. Rising.

An Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Honor Book.
A quiet, joyful story celebrating a Jewish mother’s tradition of making challah with her child merges a lyrical text with stunning illustrations—and includes the author’s favorite recipe.

6. Michelson, Richard. More Than Enough: Inspired by Maimonides’s Golden Ladder of Giving.

Inspired by the twelfth-century Jewish scholar Maimonides’s concept of the Golden Ladder, this picture book models different stages of giving and provides ample opportunity for thoughtful discussions about charity, generosity, and economics while telling an appealing, accessible story.