Bedtime for Maziks

Author Yael Levy’s “Bedtime for Maziks” captured my attention right away, due in large part to the inclusion of the word “Maziks” in the title. This picture book, illustrated by Nabila Adani, uses rhymes and also a single Yiddish word, maziks, to tell a story about rambunctious children. At the very......more

As they rise to start their day, follow as they make their way, down to kitchen where they play. Is this what maziks do all day? On every page questions abound: Will they knock their stuff around? Will their toys break on the ground? Is this what maziks do all day? Children look a little scary. Should y......more

A picture book romp that follows two maziks (the Yiddish word for “rambunctious mischief-maker”) through their day of having fun, making messes, and being wild joyful kids. Small details in the illustrations and text bring out the kids’ Judaism, though the book is mostly focused on all the fun they’......more

Kind of lame. The book is a one-trick pony, and every page is the same trick. After a while, you get tired of reading about wild crazy kids being wild and crazy yet again. I struggle with the artwork as well. Different doesn't always mean good.......more

A fun children's book, beautifully illustrated and written. My son loved this and so did I.......more