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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) 4.04 avg rating — 245 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 — 7 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
	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 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 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
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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. "
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Martha Simpson liked Janie Emaus's review of I Will NOT Eat Latkes!: "This is an adorable story with a new twist on the serving of latkes for Hanukkah. The illustrations are giggle-worthy and sure to keep a child’s attention. The back matter adds to the charm of the book. I highly recommend this as a new addition to yo" Read more of this review »
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Martha Simpson is now following Jan Schwaid Author of The Shabbat Flood: A Texas-Sized Tall Tale
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing Across the Jewniverse: 180 Totally Random Jewish Facts: 180 Totally Random Jewish Facts by Kerry M. Olitzky	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 little book of Jewish trivia will have people nodding their heads because they knew a fact or gasping, "Wow, I didn't know that!" There are tidbits about Israel, Jewish customs and holidays, and more. Many of the facts are about Jewish people - ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing On the Wings of Eagles by Tami Lehman-Wilzig	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 work of historical fiction is based on the true story of the 1949-1950 Operation On Eagle's Wings airlift of Jews from Yemen to Israel. Haila and her family realize they must leave Yemen because it is unsafe for them to live there. But having ne ...more
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