Books published by publisher Hachai Pubns

Imagine a time when doing mitzvos, staying true to Torah values, and even dressing like a Jew presents an enormous challenge. This is the backdrop to an exciting tale of mesiras nefesh during the time of the brave Maccabees. Bruria and her older brother, Alexander, face great danger as their family refuses to follow any of Antiochus's decrees. Alexander and his friends must hide and learn Torah in a cave. Bruria watches with dismay as her friend's family grows more and more interested in the Syrian-Greek culture, fashion, and pastimes. Will this clever brother and sister manage to outwit the soldiers who watch their every move? Will they be bold and brave enough to stand up for what they believe? An inspiring historical novel for young readers, Bold and Brave makes the challenges of long ago feel current and relevant to our times, encouraging mesiras nefesh right here and now!

Even the very youngest children know how important it is to greet guests and make them feel comfortable. However, most preschoolers don't focus on how to BE a considerate guest. In I Go Visiting, a cheerful brother and sister are overnight guests who really know what to do. Your child can follow them through an afternoon of sharing, helping, and cleaning up. In the evening, each one thanks their friend's mother, and listens to her when she says it's time to go to sleep. After a happy visit, they make the bed and remember to say, "Goodbye and thank you for having me stay!" Whether they are invited to a friend's house after school, or are planning to spend the night, I Go Visiting is the best preparation a child could have to be the perfect guest.

Every day, Benny's mother writes him a mitzvah note, and his father draws a picture on it. Benny takes those notes to his teacher in school. Those precious notes, highlighting Benny's good deeds, mean so much to him. At the end of the school year, the teacher puts each child's mitzvah notes into an album, which the child then takes home to keep. When he grows too old to take those little notes to school, his mother still writes them, and his father still draws the pictures. Benny certainly tries his best and mitzvos remain at the center of Benny's life. When it's time for him to write a mitzvah note for someone else, what will it say, and who gets to keep it? A heartwarming story of life and love that parents and children will want to read over and over again!

It's never too early to begin reading aloud to a child and nurturing a love of books. Based on the classic Peanut Butter and Jelly for Shabbos, this sturdy, take-along board book will introduce a new generation of babies and toddlers to those endearing brothers, Yossi and Laibel. Join them in this simplified rhyming adventure, as they prepare a Shabbos surprise for the whole family! Complete with Norman Nodel's original artwork.

It's wonderful when children feel happy, brave, or loving, but what happens when they feel sad, bored, or angry? With adorable illustrations and just a few lines of text, My Sometimes Feelings explores all kinds of emotions and encourages children to express themselves in healthy ways. "Sometimes I feel angry, I'm ready to shout!I take some deep breaths till that feeling fades out."Written by an experienced mother and social worker, My Sometimes Feelings is perfect for use in the home and the classroom. When parents and teachers take the time to acknowledge and accept uncomfortable emotions, children feel loved, understood, and deeply connected to their caregivers... and a solid foundation for strong coping skills later in life. Feelings chart included.

This beloved tale of a very special Chanukah birthday is back with all new, full-color illustrations! In this humorous rhyming story, a young boy named Matisyohu Dov Ber Chaim Tzvi dreams of making something far more exciting than plain birthday cake for his Chanukah birthday! He s determined to make the world s biggest potato latke, all for himself.Matisyohu s wacky adventure involves six hundred and nine potatoes, a cement mixing truck, a dump truck and the kitchen at the local hospital. Along the way, the birthday boy realizes that sharing with others and cheering them up is really the greatest way to celebrate.Just in time for Chanukah, this timeless classic will make a great Chanukah gift for a new generation of children and parents! Delicious latke recipe included.

Young children learn by grouping items into categories... it's a vital skill that helps them make sense of the world around them. As you read this charming, action-filled story, your child can bounce like a ball, sway like a tree, and flap like a bird. But people don't fit into any of those groups. We transcend them all, and have the wonderful ability to elevate the world with our mitzvos.Full of fun and meaning, Glad to be Me! will make even the very youngest children appreciate the unique role and responsibility we share!"Most of all, I'm glad to beJust the way Hashem made me!For only people learn and doThe mitzvos Hashem wants us to."Full color paintings and lyrical verse are sure to make Glad to be Me! a family favorite. Bonus activities included.