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Our Books
GIFT SET #1
$36 per set
That's a 20% savings over the $45 cost of the three books purchased separately!
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Lon-Lon’s Big Night
(click title to preview book)
written and illustrated by Miri Leshem-Pelly of Hadera
In Israel’s Negev desert, a family of sand foxes lives inside a burrow under the
ground. This night, for the first time, Lon-Lon’s parents are taking him out of
the burrow. Lon-Lon runs off in excitement, gets lost, and discovers new
animals. Some are friendly, some not. Children love the sand fox and the animals
he meets-- a jerboa, a hedgehog, a bat, an owl, and a hyrax – all unique Israeli desert
species.
$14.95 (if purchased separately)
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"Sand foxes of the Negev are beautiful creatures unfamiliar to American children. This makes Lon-Lon's Big Night
a some-what exotic and fascinating story. In beautifully descriptive Hebrew, and corresponding English…
The animals in their desert setting are beautifully illustrated in soft pastels. The freely-drawn pictures
have great charm and child appeal. With its rich language and delicate illustration, this book is a treat
for the eyes, and could easily become any child's favorite good night reading. Very highly recommended for schools,
libraries, and homes wherever Hebrew and/or English are read and spoken. If you are looking for an excellent new
children's book about Israel, here it is."
Naomi Morse, librarian at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, in Silver Spring, Maryland
AJL Newsletter - May/June 2007
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Jonathan and the Waves
(click title to preview book)
written and illustrated by Shira Sheri of Pardes Hana
The Mediterranean coastline of Israel offers long stretches of inviting beaches.
Jonathan loves going with his family to play in the sand, but when he wants to
join his big sister in the water, he is afraid of the waves. Jonathan’s mother turns
to Jewish spirituality for a reassuringly effective solution.
$14.95 (if purchased separately)
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"Jonathan is afraid to go into the water alone at the beach because of the waves.
Jonathan has a talk with mom about who, what, and where God is, and how God gives us strength, especially
when we are afraid… this could be a useful book for kindergarten and first grade classrooms, and in homes.
…readable and attractive. Recommended for Jewish day school and synagogue libraries and classrooms, as
well as for public libraries. Suitable for children ages 4-8."
Naomi Morse, librarian at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, in Silver Spring, Maryland
AJL Newsletter - May/June 2007
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A New Boy
(click title to preview book)
written by Eve Tal of Kibbutz Hatzor; illustrations by Ora Swartz of Haifa
Boris is a new immigrant to Israel. The children in his kindergarten talk to
him, but Boris turns away. He doesn't yet know Hebrew. The children try to play
with him, but he plays only by himself. The children stop trying to be nice to
Boris—until one boy's father gets called up for army duty. Feeling sad himself,
this boy begins to see Boris in a new light, and all is different when soon a new
boy from Ethiopia joins the class.
$14.95 (if purchased separately)
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"The New Boy/Yeled Hadash is a picture book about the appearance of a new immigrant child
in kindergarten, and how the teacher helps the children to accept him and make him feel at home. The book is
set in a gan in Israel… but the children's behavior and the lessons taught and learned could occur anywhere
children encounter someone different in school. The story is specific and realistic with plenty of childlike
dialogue. It is not at all preachy, developing the story from the children's feelings and their growing understanding."
"The book is physically attractive… Well designed and very readable, with lots of white space and colorful,
childlike stick figure illustrations, this is a most appealing book. It would be useful in any kindergarten
setting, and would serve both Hebrew and English learners well. Kindergarten teachers in Jewish day schools,
synagogue schools, and parents at home will put it to good use. It teaches Jewish values that are also
universal: understanding, sympathy, kindness, and inclusion. If you've been looking for positive books
relating to Israel, start with the first three from Milk and Honey Press. Recommended for children ages 4-8."
Naomi Morse, librarian at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, in Silver Spring, Maryland
AJL Newsletter - May/June 2007
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