MY LITTLE BOOK OF BIG JEWISH HOLIDAYS, by Hannah Shafiroff, Bloomsbury Children’s Books, Sept. 9 2025, Hardcover, $19.99 (ages 6-10)
Introduce young readers to foundations of the Jewish faith in My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays, by Hannah Shafiroff.
Celebrate and learn about ten Jewish holidays with this inviting and warmhearted treasury. Perfect for reading together, this collection explains when we celebrate, why we celebrate, how we celebrate, and what we say on the holidays all through the year.
My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays features clear descriptions of Jewish history and traditions, easy-to-follow pronunciations of important Hebrew words, and vibrant art showcasing the diversity of modern Judaism.
This book is perfect for children who are beginning to learn about their faith as well as for adults looking for a resource to guide their family through every meaningful celebration.
Holidays introduced in the book include Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu Bi’Shvat, Purim, Pesach, and Shavuot. —Synopsis provided by Bloomsbury Children’s Books
While I’m not Jewish, I really enjoyed My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays because it gave me a basic understanding of Jewish holidays.
Each holiday is formatted the same way — when, what we say, why we celebrate, and how we celebrate. Key terms are bolded throughout and pronunciation guides are added in parenthesis when needed.
Author Hannah Shafiroff’s writing is smooth and accessible. Her acrylic gouache and colored pencil illustrations are full of movement and emotion. The colorful images have a stylized, childlike quality that are immediately inviting.
My Little Book of Big Jewish Holidays is an excellent resource for families.
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