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Books in Jewish Holiday Books for Children series

  • The Purim Story: Picture Books for ages 3-8, Jewish Holidays Series

    Sarah Mazor, Marscheila Christyani

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 24, 2014)
    Check Out the beautiful New Release - "Queen Esther's Big Secret: A Purim Story" ISBN-13: 978-1797734712 The Purim Story is told in lovely rhymes and wonderful images and relates the events that are commemorated by this holiday to young children in a fun and enjoyable fashion. The holiday of Purim is celebrated every year in the month of Adar, four weeks before Passover. Purim is plural for the word Pur, which means "lot". It refers to the evil plot of wicked Haman who drew lots to determine the best day to eliminate the Jewish people living in the Persian Empire during the days of King Achashverosh (Xerxes I, Fourth Century BCE).In addition to the story of Queen Esther, her uncle Mordechai and the fall of wicked Haman, the book also includes information about the traditional observances of Purim, which include hearing the Megillah read at the synagogue, charity to the poor, and much more.
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  • High Holidays & More: An Interactive Guide for Kids: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

    Sarah Mazor, Ari Mazor

    Paperback (MazorBooks, Sept. 22, 2019)
    PERFECT HIGH HOLIDAY GIFT FOR CHILDREN An interactive guide to the four fall-holidays that occur during Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish Calendar, when Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, each with its unique rituals, customs, and meaning. This fun an interactive book provides - An overview of each of the holidays - Highlights of unique holiday characteristics - Description of customs and traditions. The descriptive explanation of the holidays and the fun, colorable images, provide hours of informative entertainment. Recommended for children ages 6 to 11
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  • The Passover Story: Celebrating Freedom

    Sarah Mazor, Sikandar Maganhar

    Paperback (Independently published, March 17, 2019)
    On Passover, Jews around the world celebrate the redemption of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Moses, the leader of the Israelites, was empowered by God to demand of Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler, to let the Jewish people go. Pharaoh refused at first, but when things began to happen Pharaoh had a change of heart. Or did he?
  • Queen Esther's Big Secret: A Purim Story

    Sarah Mazor, Sergii Zavadskyi

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 21, 2019)
    The Purim holiday celebrates the miraculous story of the Jews of Persia during the reign of Achashverosh (Xerxes I), over 2400 years ago. The Book of Esther, the Megillah (on which Queen Esther’s Big Secret is based), which is read on Purim in synagogues around the world, commemorates the events of the days during which Haman’s plot to eliminate the Jews of Persia was met by the heroic deeds of Queen Esther, the Jewish heroine who saved her people.
  • The Passover Story: A Celebration of Freedom

    Sarah Mazor

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 14, 2018)
    On Passover, Jews around the world celebrate the redemption of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Moses, the leader of the Israelites, was empowered by God to demand of Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler, to let the Jewish people go. Pharaoh refused at first, but when things began to happen Pharaoh had a change of heart. Or did he?
  • The Mitzvah Gang and the Extraordinary Sukkah

    Sarah Mazor, Maya Lilova

    Paperback (MazorBooks, Sept. 8, 2019)
    In The Mitzvah Gang and the Extraordinary Sukkah tells a heartwarming story about an amazing gang of seven kids that comes to the aid of a family unable to prepare for the holiday of Sukkot. Told in rhyme and accompanied by fun images, the story keeps the young reader’s interest while it also inspires compassion, kindness, and creative thinking.The Mitzvah Gang, a group of seven kids led by David and Becky, made a name for themselves by doing kind things for people in need. Each of the gang members is special in a unique way. David loves books, Becky is a techie, Gabe is very tall and has lofty ideas, Leah is a songstress, Jacob makes people laugh, Joe is very quick, and Rachel is brainy and kind. The kids' wonderful personalities and special talents mesh, as they work as a team to achieve noble goals. Their entertaining and heartwarming adventures endear this special gang to kids and adults alike..Look for other books in this special series! - Fun at Grandma Sadie: A Rosh Hashanah Story - The Clever Dreidel Chanukah Wishes - Queen Esther's Big Secret- The Passover story: A Celebration of Freedomand (interactive books)- High Holidays and More: An Interactive Guide for Kids: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah- Purim in Pictures and Words
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  • Fun at Grandma Sadie's: A Story for Rosh Hashanah

    Sarah Mazor, Benny Rahdiana

    Paperback (MazorBooks, Aug. 18, 2019)
    Before Rosh Hashanah, the holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year, the neighborhood kids flock to Grandma Sadie’s house where it’s always fun. Grandma Sadie and the kids play a Rosh Hashanah game and learn about the holiday’s main traditions, such as the blowing of the Shofar and Rosh Hashanah’s symbolic foods. The second edition of this book includes the Grandma Sadie Guide to Rosh Hashanah Traditions, which explains the rituals associated with the holiday, such as the blowing of the Shofar, and an image-based list of the main symbolic foods eaten at the festive meals (head of a fish, pomegranate, and more).
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  • The Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes: Picture Book that teaches kids about gratitude and compassion

    Sarah Mazor, Mary Kusumkali Biswas

    Paperback (Independently published, Nov. 8, 2018)
    A BRIGHTER WORLD for ALL CHILDREN"The Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes" is a beautiful, sentimental, and hopeful book that will resonate with all tender and loving hearts who wish and pray for a better world.The clever dreidel knows all about the lighting of the Chanukah menorah in celebration of the miracle that happened to the Jewish people in the Land of Israel over 2000 years ago. So, it encourages kids to enjoy the holiday and its treats, but at the same time wish for a world where all children are happy and healthy and full of hope.
  • Fun at Grandma Sadie's: A Story for Rosh Hashanah

    Sarah Mazor, Benny Rahdiana

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 3, 2014)
    PLEASE NOTE: A new SECOND EDITION OF Fun at Grandma Sadie's - is PUBLISHED. The second edition of this book includes the Grandma Sadie Guide to Rosh Hashanah Traditions, which explains the rituals associated with the holiday, such as the blowing of the Shofar, and an image-based list of the main symbolic foods eaten at the festive meals (head of a fish, pomegranate, and more).Before Rosh Hashanah, the holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year, the neighborhood kids flock to Grandma Sadie’s house where it is always fun. Grandma Sadie and the kids play a Rosh Hashanah game and learn about the holiday’s main characteristics. Lovely rhymes and adorable illustrations accompany the sweet story and are sure to entertain and educate young readers about the purpose of the Sho-far and the different foods associated with the holiday.
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  • High Holidays & More: An Interactive Guide for Kids: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

    Sarah Mazor, Ari Mazor

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 3, 2018)
    PERFECT HIGH HOLIDAY GIFT FOR CHILDRENDuring Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish Calendar, Jews celebrate four holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, each with its unique rituals, customs, and meaning.This fun an interactive book provides- An overview of each of the holidays- Highlights of unique holiday characteristics- Description of customs and traditions.The descriptive explanation of the holidays and the fun, colorable images, provide hours of informative entertainment.Recommended for children ages 6 to 11
  • Queen Esther's Big Secret: A Purim Story

    Sarah Mazor, Sergii Zavadskyi

    Hardcover (MazorBooks, Feb. 22, 2019)
    The Purim holiday celebrates the miraculous story of the Jews of Persia during the reign of Achashverosh (Xerxes I), over 2400 years ago.The Book of Esther, the Megillah (on which Queen Esther’s Big Secret is based), which is read on Purim in synagogues around the world, commemorates the events of the days during which Haman’s plot to eliminate the Jews of Persia was met by the heroic deeds of Queen Esther, the Jewish heroine who saved her people.
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  • The Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes: Picture Book that teaches kids about gratitude and compassion

    Sarah Mazor, Mary Kusumkali Biswas

    Hardcover (Mazorbooks, Nov. 10, 2018)
    A WONDERFUL WISH - A BRIGHTER WORLD for ALL CHILDRENThe Clever Dreidel's Chanukah Wishes is a beautiful, sentimental, and hopeful book that will resonate with all tender and loving hearts who wish and pray for a better world.The clever dreidel knows all about the lighting of the Chanukah menorah in celebration of the miracle that happened to the Jewish people in the Land of Israel over 2000 years ago. So, it encourages kids to enjoy the holiday and its treats, but at the same time wish for a world where all children are happy and healthy and full of hope.