Common Sense Media Review
Delightful books celebrate Jewish traditions, everyday life.
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What's the Story?
In the MY FIRST BOOKS OF JEWISH CULTURE series (I Like Your Chutzpah, Shabbat Shalom, and It's a Mitzvah!), Jewish traditions and values come to life through simple, bold illustrations and vocabulary words that are fun to learn. I Like Your Chutzpah defines common Yiddish words through loving phrases, Shabbat Shalom describes the weekly Jewish day of rest and its common traditions, and It's a Mitzvah! introduces the idea of doing good deeds every day to foster kindness and connection.
Is It Any Good?
These delightful board books are perfect for Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike—the text is simple, the illustrations are vibrant and inclusive, and the messages are all heartwarming. Kids will love the silly and sweet people, animals, and creatures that populate the colorful pages, and adults will appreciate that these books about Jewish culture go beyond holidays and the Holocaust. All can help kids learn about being Jewish, feel proud of their heritage, and build a strong sense of who they are. Any one of the books would make a lovely addition to a baby's or toddler's bookshelf.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they're curious about in these books. Are any of these Jewish or Yiddish words new to you? Which do you like the best? Why?
What types of mitzvot (every day good deeds) are most important to you, and how do these good deeds show compassion and gratitude?
Do you have any questions about Judaism that these books didn't answer?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Suzy Ultman
- Genre : Board
- Topics : Animals , Faith ( Judaism ) , Family Stories , Friendship , History , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Curiosity , Gratitude
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Rise x Penguin Workshop
- Publication date : September 17, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 1 - 3
- Number of pages : 24
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : November 18, 2025
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