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Douglas Florian
A young family prepares for and observes Shabbat, the weekly Jewish day set aside for rest and prayer. Together they get dressed and travel to synagogue, or shul. Rhyming text tells the family’s day, while illustrations present the occasion for young children. The book centers a family’s shared religious practice and the quiet rhythm of a weekly day of rest.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Shabbat Shalom!Douglas FlorianOn a Friday evening, a Jewish family hurries home as the Sabbath begins. They dress for dinner, light candles, and join grandparents at a table set with challah and kiddush wine. After a prayer over the bread, the family shares a meal, songs, and conversation. The evening closes when the mother takes her three sleepy children upstairs and tucks them into their shared bedroom. Simple rhyming couplets accompany the family’s celebration.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Small KindnessStacy McAnultyA single kind act moves through a school community, passing among children and teachers in a chain-like pattern. The book follows how that initial gesture reaches others, while the illustrations use color to show its movement from one person to the next. Its characters form a diverse group within the school, and the central focus remains on the way kindness can circulate through a shared community.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Love FishingAriel BernsteinBear, Porcupine, and Otter are eager to climb into a boat for a fishing trip, but Squirrel does not share their enthusiasm. As the group spends time on the outing, Squirrel’s attitude and behavior put the friends’ connection to the test. Even so, their friendship lasts. The story follows woodland animals on a boat trip and explores the mismatch between one friend’s reluctance and the others’ excitement about fishing.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details