(4) K-3 Illustrated by Cindy Revell. Daisy's mom is keen to convince her possessions-rich caricature of a daughter to donate some room-cluttering toys. (Daisy's unsympathetic opinions include "I need a bigger room!" and the classic "Life was so unfair.") Upbeat digital art helps downplay the story's message somewhat, but it's still front-and-center. An appended "What's Mitzvah Day?" page tells more about the Jewish practice of tzedakah.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Cindy Revell. Young Rachel loves to tell and solve riddles. She meets her match in Jacob, and the two try to outdo one another. The lighthearted text includes occasional Yiddish words. Energetic illustrations convey Rachel and Jacob's competitive spirits.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Cindy Revell. Yankel tells stories about the people of his village but doesn't realize that he may harm reputations and livelihoods. In this adaptation of an unsourced Jewish folktale, the rabbi teaches the careless boy a lesson: Yankel must put a feather in each doorway and later collect them, a task just as impossible as taking back one's words. The humorous paintings add a playful element.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt