CHALLAH FOR SHABBAT TONIGHT
This whimsical, rhyming, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates Jewish joy, intergenerational love, and kitchen magic as it follows a girl and her grandmother preparing for Shabbat dinner by baking traditional challah from scratch.
“A quiet celebration of the cultural and family rituals that feed us, in all kinds of ways.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“The lilting text is matched by a snug, inviting kitchen scene … An excellent option for a food-themed shared reading.”
-School Library Journal
“… a lovely addition to the Judaica shelf.”
-Booklist
“charming … an excellent read-aloud.”
-Shelf Awareness
“Given a loving intergenerational connection, delicious homemade bread, and the joy of a traditional family capturing gathering, it’s no wonder the child dreams ‘a galaxy of challah dreams.’”
–Publishers Weekly
“A welcome, warm portrayal of the Jewish Sabbath and an intergenerational relationship.”
–The Horn Book
An American Jewish Library 2024 Holiday Highlights selection, which recognizes “the highest standards of authentic Jewish representation and holiday spirit in both writing and illustration.”