Books with author Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod

"Everybody makes mistakes. All of us. That's why we have tashlich."Animals don't have to do tashlich. But what if they could? Where would they go? Children will enjoy discussing this annual ritual while picturing humorous scenarios involving their favorite friends from the animal world.Animal Tashlich is part of a popular series of nature-inspired children's picture books which combine stunning photographs and simple text to share timeless values throughout the Jewish year. Check out other titles in the Jewish Nature series!

Hey! I really, really love to count, Will you count to seven with me? Let’s number our way through the springtime, Just add up the weeks and you’ll see! Join this irrepresible monster in a celebration of the days and weeks connecting two of the biggest celebrations on the Jewish calendar: Pesach and Shavuos. Through simple rhymes and vivid, full-color photographs, come explore the highs and lows of the sefirah period, including serious and solemn days like Yom Ha-Shoah and Yom Ha-Zikaron, along with festive days like Yom Ha-Atzmaut and Lag Ba'omer. Have fun together with your kids discovering the many moods of sefirah and the significance of this period, especially in eretz Yisrael. Includes a guide to sefirah at the back of the book!

My parents just told me we’re moving!Not around the corner, like my friend Rachel. Not up north, like my friend Daniel. We’re moving to Israel – it’s on a whole other continent. It’s really far away.Join Ezra and his family as they prepare for the journey of a lifetime - saying goodbye to family and friends and heading excitedly towards their new lives in the Land of Israel. With full-colour illustrations, this book addresses children's common concerns about aliyah in a friendly, positive way.

Zoom, zoom, zoom - we're going to the moon!Come explore Hashem's amazing world by flying OUT of this world in a fun, fantastic erev Shabbat adventure."...A charming story that touches on the natural wonder and attraction that many kids have towards outer space, and adds thoughts of Hashem into the mix. The illustrations and photos enhance its appeal, making for a book that parents will enjoy sharing with their children."-Ann Koffsky, author/illustrator, Frogs in the Bed, My Passover Seder Activity Book. In this series: Baby: Life before birthBuzz! A teeny tiny world

"It was one of those mornings, I woke with a sneezeAnd I hoped it had just been caused by a breeze;...But I realized so quick that I’d woken up sickMy head was all poundy, my throat felt all thick."One brother wakes up with a cold, and the other - an inventing genius - has just the thing to cure it... or does he? Will the "miracle cure" be worse than the cold itself?

No Santa?How could Miles' parents do this to him?Miles has been through lots of changes over the last year. He switched to a Jewish school, and started keeping Shabbat, even when it meant no more sleepovers. He could even handle not eating his Abuelita's home-baked cookies.But losing Santa? That just may be the straw that breaks the camel's back—unless Miles takes matters into his own hands.From the author of over a dozen books for kids comes a novel that will change the way you look at the holiday season.READ A SAMPLE FROM CHAPTER 1:------------------------------You couldn’t cancel Christmas, could you? But that’s exactly what Miles’ mom was trying to do.“We’re Jewish,” she said, in the calm, even way that drove him crazy. “We don’t want to celebrate it anymore.”How could she do this? And why now? Miles had been Jewish his whole life, all eleven years of it. This was the first year being Jewish got in the way of everything Miles wanted to do.“You can’t do that!”“It’s not something we’re doing. We want to stop participating in something we feel is wrong. It’s part of our new commitment to Judaism, that’s all.”“This is Jesse’s fault, isn’t it?” he asked, staring at his little brother, playing with Legos on the other side of the room. “This has nothing to do with Jesse,” his mom said.“Yeah, right.”“Jesse!” Jesse shouted. “J… S… E… Jesse!”Everybody who thought Jesse was all cuteness and innocence hadn’t seen the kid whipping his Captain Smartypants blanket around, knocking the glass jars of shells and pennies off Miles’ shelves last week. The kid thought he was just like Captain Smartypants, which was—by the way—the absolute dumbest name for a superhero, probably ever.Santa was only the final straw. Like she’d announced that they didn’t believe in the moon anymore, or in gravity, or tigers. Santa just was. He was just a fact of life. Not Santa exactly. No kid his age still believed in Santa, but that wasn’t the point. It was the package: the tree, the stockings, the presents, the songs. You couldn’t just drop a family tradition like some kind of smelly rotten egg.“Miles, I can see that you’re very upset. I’m sorry this is so tough. Your father and I just can’t imagine celebrating Christmas again this year, period. Not now that we’re working so hard to be better Jews.”“And forcing me to be one, too!”“I can see how you’d see it that way. Let’s think about this and talk again in a couple of days when you’re less upset.”“Whatever,” said Miles, doing his best to roll his eyes so she’d get his point.“Miles!” she said sharply. “Do not use that word… that way.” “I meant, ‘whatever you say, mom.’”“Just think about it. Cool off. We’ll talk soon.”“Sure,” he said, and walked away before he could hear her objection to that one-word response.That was his mother’s solution for everything, Miles thought as he stormed up to his room. She’d read it in one of her parenting books. Let everyone cool off, then talk about it again. It was supposed to be some famous way to convince kids to do stuff they didn’t want to do.He knew because she’d done it about his new school, and then again at Hallowe’en. Basically, every time something good rolled around that they weren’t supposed to do anymore. But Hallowe’en was one thing, Christmas… that was special.No way would he ever come around. He’d never let his parents convince him. Christmas was Christmas, and Santa was Santa. Miles had to find a way. He was not letting his parents cancel Christmas.

★★★★★ 5-star Amazon reader review:Perfect for Jewish homeschoolers!"Wow! This is amazing! I love having Torah and G-d within the pages, all mixed in, so it flows. The information is superb, and I love the photos."Olam Shel Emet: it's science - through the lens of Torah.Try to imagine living without a backbone, just for a second. How would you move around, find food, or survive?Now, come meet ten of Hashem's most amazing creatures. They're invertebrates, animals without backbones. Most have no bones at all.From the beautiful, ghostly jellyfish and bright, colorful coral to gross-out critters like worms, slugs and snails, invertebrates are everywhere. Each one is weird and wonderful, a fascinating part of Hashem's creation.Spineless Wonders, the first book in the Olam Shel Emet (World of Truth) series of science books, will take you over sea and across every continent to meet ten unique invertebrates.From the writer of over a dozen books for Jewish kids, the Olam Shel Emet series shares Torah insights along with solid scientific facts in a single fun-to-read package.

"It's a lot of work, growing and changing every single day..." When one lonely little caterpillar realizes there's probably more to life than eating, he starts wondering how he'll figure out what his purpose could be. Is it possible to become a better caterpillar? The answer is more wonderful than he could possibly imagine. Explore the Yom Kippur observance in a fun, new way and greet the High Holiday season together, with a smile!

"I is for Israel, the whole Jewish nationComing together in grand celebrationEach year on its birthday we gather to singAnd pray for the peace that the future will bring."Israel is so many things to so many people: ancient and promised holy land, modern and vibrant nation - and sometimes, a place where peace and coexistence can be hard to find. Through delightful rhymes and exciting full-color photographs from the Land of Israel, share a journey of discovery together as you explore Israel's past, present, and future.Celebrate the beauty, history, and resilience of today's Israel!

"Everybody makes mistakes. All of us. That's why we have tashlich." Animals don't have to do tashlich. But what if they could? Where would they go? Children will enjoy discussing this annual ritual while picturing humorous scenarios involving their favorite friends from the animal world. Animal Tashlich is part of a popular series of nature-inspired children's picture books which combine stunning photographs and simple text to share timeless values throughout the Jewish year. Check out other titles in the Jewish Nature series!

"On cold, dark nights, owls can spot light far away through the darkness."Most of the time, owls don't understand what the fuss is all about. Why bother waking up during the day when the world is so peaceful at night? But once a year, during Hanukkah, when the world is at its darkest, these majestic owls offer a reminder of what is truly important.Owl Hanukkah is the latest in a popular series of nature-inspired children's picture books which combine stunning photographs and simple text to share timeless values throughout the Jewish year.

Share with kids the wonderful blessings that fill our lives every single day in a light, fun way through rhyme! This book includes the full Hebrew text of the fifteen traditional Jewish morning blessings, along with modern translations and light, easy-to-read verses offering quick insights into each one. From the author of over a dozen books for Jewish children comes a vivid way to make daily prayer fun, easy... and meaningful!