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Martha Seif Simpson

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

She enjoys talking about her books at conferences, libraries, schools and community centers. See her website, www.Martha-Seif-Simpson.com, to arrange a visit. You can also find her on Facebook at Martha Kidlit Author, on Twitter @MarthaSimpMLS, and on Bluesky @marthakidlitauthor.bsky.social.
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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) 4.01 avg rating — 227 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) 3.78 avg rating — 54 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) 4.72 avg rating — 25 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
	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
	I Will Not Eat Latkes! by Martha Seif Simpson (Goodreads Author), Lisa Hunt (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 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

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Martha Simpson liked Jan Schwaid's review of A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon: "I hadn't heard this King Solomon tale before! It's told clearly and distinctively here and will resonate with young readers (and their grown-ups) well - though it's an ancient story, it's as true now as it was back then that "this too shall pass," a " Read more of this review »
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Martha Simpson liked Melissa Stoller's review of A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon: "This compelling picture book surrounds the Biblical story of King Solomon, who struggled “to find the right words to make a sad person hopeful or a proud person humble.” Young Ezra, the palace kitchen servant, sets out to help King Solomon figure out" Read more of this review »
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Martha Simpson and 1 other person liked Ann Koffsky's review of A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon: "Vibrant and sophisticated illustrations accompany this lovely retelling of an ancient folktale. "
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing My Passover Seder by Claire Freeland	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
Two families celebrate a Passover Seder in this short rhyming board book. Bright pictures and fun sound effects make this book a good choice for introducing the holiday to babies and toddlers.
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing MOJO’S RETURN: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE by Lishay Miran Lavi	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 horrible, devastating attack that took place in Israel on October 7, 2023 is depicted as a tornado in this picture book that attempts to explain a tragic event to young children. A mother and two young daughters survive by hiding in a shelter wit ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing The Peddler and the President by Ann D. Koffsky (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 early chapter book about Eddie Jacobson (a Jewish salesman) and Harry Truman (a US President) is highly enjoyable and perfect for readers in grades 1-3. It's fascinating to read how this unlikely friendship between two men who never asked each o ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing What Emma Wrote: The Woman Behind the Words on the Statue of Liberty by Ann D. Koffsky (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 is a age-appropriate picture book about Jewish writer Emma Lazarus. Many people know that she wrote the poem that appears on the base of the Statue of Liberty. This book also tells how she was an advocate for immigrants and how her writing helpe ...more
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Martha Simpson rated a book it was amazing The Miracle of Matzah Pizza: A Biblical Tall Tale by Ann D. Koffsky (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 book is so much fun! When Sammy gets tired of eating matzah on the third day of Passover, his Zaydee tells him a silly story about how matzah pizza was invented while the Jews were fleeing Egypt, thanks to a few miracles. A recipe for matzah piz ...more
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