Review: Challah, Challah, For You and Me
Challah, Challah, For You and Me
by Barbara Bietz and June Sobel, illustrated by Ruth Waters
Apples & Honey Press (imprint of Behrman House), 2024
Everyone loves challah! And because of that, everyone will love this new book for the very young, Challah, Challah, For You and Me.
In the simple and joyful text, Bietz and Sobel offer young readers all the yummy ways to make and enjoy challah. Rhymes are pleasing. The art is bright and definitely helps keep the reader engaged. Kids will love pointing out the colorful challah, a heart-shaped chocolate chip challah, and of course, challah French toast (my favorite).
In their author’s note, Bietz and Sobel write: "Challah has been a special—and yummy—part of Jewish traditions for thousands of years. The blessing for challah reminds us to be grateful for the bread we eat. From classic braided challah on Shabbat and round challah on Rosh Hashanah to heart-shaped and rainbow challah, Jewish joy can be celebrated with friends and family on any occasion."
This book, with its engaging art, definitely embraces Jewish joy. Be ready to head over to the bakery—or to the kitchen. Once your kids have read this, they are going to want to celebrate their Shabbat with a big hunk of challah! (That’s what I did!)
Perfect for brand new bakers and eaters.
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