The Shabbat Box

by Lesley Simpson, Nicole in Den Bosch (Illustrator)

It's finally Ira's turn to take home the Shabbat Box from school. But a bad storm blows open his book bag and the box is lost. What will Ira do? A warm introduction to Shabbat for preschoolers.

Genres: Jewish, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2001

Reviews

[Melissa Namba · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Ira waits for his turn to get the Shabbat box and when he finally gets it he loses it. He doesn't feel bad for himself, but constructs another one to make up for the one he lost. Well told.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adorable book! It was a great conversation starter about feelings and sharing, and the kids were super excited that a few of the children in the book shared names with them.

[Marla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this. I find this illustrator to be annoying, though. We made a shabbat box after reading this book.

[Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. I enjoyed reading the book. I think a Shabbat Box is a great idea.