Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom

This review is meant for parents, teachers, and other people that work with children to read. This book shows what it's like for a Sephardic Jewish family to observe Shabbat (Sabbath, a day of rest) starting on a Friday night. It uses words that Sephardic Jewish people would probably use, which I saw......more

This sturdy little board book shares the story of a Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) Sephardic family preparing for Shabbat. Each page shares Jewish culture with a Spanish twist. Colorfully illustrated and easy to navigate, young learners will be able to learn how to read and hold a book. Parents will enjoy i......more

This sweet story is such a great way to learn the beginnings of Ladino! I come from an Ashkenazi/Yiddish background, and I love seeing how this Sephardic/Ladino family celebrates Shabbat. So sweet. Jewish kids from all backgrounds should read this!......more

With bouncy rhymes and Ladino words sprinkled across each page, this book offers much-needed representation of Sephardic families. So much fun for the littlest ones!......more