Jewish children today are luckier than many of their parents. They have a growing library of Jewish books to pick from, books that educate them about their faith but at times also give them a reality check. We live in a diverse world. Continue reading
I want Passover to be a holiday my son remembers and treasures. I am determined that Passover will trump Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday as a child. I learned something important this Passover. Set low expectations when it comes to a seder and a toddler Continue reading
April 11, 2011
Children’s books by Sylvia Rouss lately have fascinated my toddler and me. As Passover approaches, we are reading Sammy Spider’s First Passover. And Sammy Spider’s First Haggadah will take center stage at our first night seder. The Littlest Frog, which pokes fun at the Pharaoh as frogs jump on him, has become a new favorite.
So how did Rouss, a Jewish preschool teacher from Los Angeles, get her start as a Jewish children’s author? … Continue reading
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