(3) K-3 Illustrated by Melanie W. Hall. The reader is presented with a warm, if idealized, picture of a religious family's weekly celebration of Shabbat, beginning Friday evening and ending Saturday at sundown. The colorful illustrations reinforce the feeling of joy that permeates the book. Aimed at older readers than Fishman's previous books on Jewish holidays, the text is more extensive.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Melanie W. Hall. As a young girl and her family celebrate Purim by doing such things as putting on a play, reading the story of Esther and Mordecai, eating hamantashen, and attending synagogue, she thinks about how and why the holiday is celebrated and adds details to her Purim mask that represent different parts of the holiday. The colorful mixed-media illustrations capture the thoughtful tone of the text. Glos.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Melanie W. Hall. In her third book about a Jewish holiday Fishman uses the eight days of Hanukkah to convey information about the observances, history, and spirit of the holiday. The poetic text is accompanied by soft color illustrations that mingle the symbols and story with the family celebrations.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman