Rebecca's Journey Home
by Brynn Olenberg Sugarman
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
A Jewish family adopts a baby from Vietnam and her new brothers eagerly await her homecoming.
The Flower Girl Wore Celery
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
Emma can't wait for her cousin Hannah's wedding. She's going to be the flower girl. That means she'll wear a celery dress and walk down the aisle with the ring bear, leading the way for the happy bride and groom. Or at least, that's what Emma assumes. But nothing turns out to be quite what she's expecting, as Hannah's new spouse turns out to be another bride!
Papa Jethro
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
With warm watercolor artwork and a gentle storyline, this picture book sensitively looks at the issue of interfaith families. "Why can't you be Jewish like me? Why can't I be Christian like you?" To answer these questions posed by his granddaughter, a modern grandfather tells her the parallel story of Jethro, the famous non-Jewish grandfather of the Bible.
Say Hello, Lily
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
On Lily's first visit to Shalom House, she clings closely to her mom, overwhelmed by all the new faces. But slowly Lily joins the activities, makes new friends, and celebrates a birthday to remember.
My Name is Aviva
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
"My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name for her.
Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
Sadie, Ori, and Grandma all love the soft blue "Together Blanket" that Grandma knit when Sadie was born. They use it for building forts, for snuggling and fun. As Sadie and Ori grow up and as Grandma gets older, too, the blanket continues to bring the family comfort in very special ways.
My Name is Aviva
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
"My name is Aviva, not Amoeba!" shouts Aviva at her teasing classmates. Aviva is determined to change her name until she discovers where her name comes from and why her parents chose that special name for her.
Bubbe's Belated Bat Mitzvah
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
When Naomi convinces her 95-year-old great-grandmother that it's not too late to become a Bat Mitzvah, all the cousins pitch in to help Bubbe celebrate her big day. While usually it's the grandmother that teaches the child, in this story the tables are turned and Naomi realizes that she has something very special to teach her great-grandmother.
Stones for Grandpa
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
A little boy and his family gather at the cemetery for the unveiling of his grandpa's gravestone, bringing stones to place on the grave, in the Jewish custom. They tell stories that help the boy deal with his loss, reminding him of the wonderful memories he has of his grandpa.
Don't Sneeze at the Wedding
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
Anna is excited to be the flower girl at her aunt's wedding, but that morning she wakes up and ... achoo! Don't sneeze at the wedding!" everyone warns her, but will their remedies work?
Where Do People Go When They Die?
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
In this touching narrative, young children ask, "Where do people go when they die?" Each child asks an adult that they trust--a father, a mother, a grandfather, an aunt, a teacher--and, although the reassuring answers they receive are all different, each leads back to the same simple truth: when people die, "They go to God. Who is everywhere." With an afterward and helpful suggestions about how to explain death to children, readers will find insight into one of the emotional issues we all struggle with.
Don't Sneeze at the Wedding
Part of the Life Cycle (Lerner Publishing Group) series
Anna is excited to be the flower girl at her aunts wedding, but that morning she wakes up and...achoo! Don't sneeze at the wedding! everyone warns her, but will their remedies work?
