Savta Simcha is back! In this newest tale, she and Uncle Nechemya set off from their little red-roofed house in Jerusalem to bring Important Gifts to friends around the world. Their adventures take them everywhere--from Alaska to Australia and back home again as they bring a little bit of Jerusalem to everyone they meet. With charming, full-colored illustrations.
Moral qualities + good deeds + instruction = decent person. These are the ideas and the ideals that express the meaning of the term Jewish values. They are also the precepts embraced by most of the other world religions. This highly authoritative reference guide by Linda Silver - a specialist in Jewish children's literature - evaluates and analyzes nearly 1,000 carefully selected children's books that promote Jewish values.Each entry includes bibliographic information, age level recommendations, annotation, relevant value, and subject headings. School and public librarians, teachers, and parents concerned with character development will find this guide an essential resource.