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Martha Seif Simpson

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Martha Seif Simpson is a retired Children’s Librarian and author. Her picture books are What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother’s Day, The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah, Esther’s Gragger: A Toyshop Tale of Purim and A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon. A new Hanukkah book, I Will NOT Eat Latkes!, will be published in October 2026.

She enjoys talking about her books at libraries, schools and community centers. See her website, www.Martha-Seif-Simpson.com, to arrange a visit. She posts interviews with fellow children's book writers at https://marthakidlitauthor.substack.com. You can also find her on Bluesky at @marthakidlitauthor.bsky.social and on Facebook as Martha Kidlit Author.
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	What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author), Jana Christy (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.05 avg rating — 252 ratings — published 1992 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dreidel that Wouldn't Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author), Durga Yael Bernhard (Illustrations) 4.17 avg rating — 63 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Esther's Gragger: A Toyshop Tale of Purim by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author), Durga Yael Bernhard (Contributor) 3.80 avg rating — 55 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author), D. Yael Bernhard (Illustrator) 4.76 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Will NOT Eat Latkes! by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author), Lisa Hunt (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bringing Classes into the Public Library: A Handbook for Librarians 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reading Programs for Young Adults: Complete Plans for 50 Theme-Related Units for Public, Middle School and High School Libraries it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	StoryCraft: 50 Theme-Based Programs Combining Storytelling, Activities and Crafts for Children in Grades 1-3 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Summer Reading Clubs: Complete Plans for 50 Theme-Based Library Programs liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Environmental Awareness Activities for Librarians and Teachers: 20 Interdisciplinary Units for Use in Grades 2-8 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing The Sukkah Hop by Barbara Lerman-Golomb (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This lively book starts with a family heading to a neighbor's yard to help decorate their sukkah. Then everyone goes to a second and third sukkah to help those families celebrate. Finally, the whole group goes to the first family's sukkah to have one ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing A Practical Guide to Dating a Demon by Hannah Reynolds (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The title is somewhat of a misnomer, probably created by the publisher's marketing department to appeal to rom-com readers. But the book is more than a romance. Naomi is a new scholarship student at a magical school who is trying to make friends, kee ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing I Wish That You Knew (A Bereavement Picture Book for Kids) by Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A girl recalls memories of her grandmother and the wonderful times they shared together in this loving book that includes the Jewish ritual of an unveiling. The simple, heartfelt rhymes are accompanied by soft illustrations that show how the grandmot ...more
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Martha Simpson is now following Rebecca Gardyn Levington Author of Whatever Comes Tomorrow
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing Mrs. Claus's Noodle Kugel: An Interfaith Story about Christmas and Hanukkah (Interfaith Picture Books for Kids) by Janie Emaus (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The team behind Latkes for Santa Claus is back with another interfaith celebration for Hanukkah and Christmas. Michael and Anna's grandfathers challenge them to make a kugel but the kids don't have a clue. Enter Mrs. Claus, who offers to help. Silly ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing Mabel's Mitzvah by Lisa Cloherty (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
When Mabel needs to do a mitzvah for a school project, she befriends a lonely neighbor. This is a lovely story of inter-generational friendship and shows how a seemingly small act of kindness can be meaningful and appreciated. Back matter includes mi ...more
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Martha Simpson is now following Jessie Atkin Author of We Are Savages
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing The Shabbat Flood: A Texas-Sized Tall Tale by Jan Schwaid	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This Texas tall tale is a barrel of fun. One rainy day, Bubbe tells Ethan and Maya about the time when she was a girl and the Trinity River had overflowed. Young Bubbe and her Pappa set out in a large floating barrel to deliver challah from their bak ...more
Jun 11, 2026 06:21PM · like · see review
Martha Simpson liked Jessie Atkin's review of I Will NOT Eat Latkes!: "An adorable koala and lemur learn all about latkes, including all the steps in the cooking process and the story of Hanukkah. They also face the common problem of anyone with kids in the house: picky eating. Bravery comes in many forms. "
Jun 11, 2026 06:12PM · see review

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