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Goodnight Sh'ma (Very First Board Books) [Hardcover]

Jacqueline Jules (Author), Melanie Hall (Illustrator)
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Book Description

Publication Date: September 2008 | Age Range: 2 and up | Series: Very First Board Books
A Jewish child gets ready for bed and says the traditional "Sh'ma" prayer in this beautiful board book with rhyming text. Charming illustrations by award-winning Melanie Hall.

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About the Author

Jacqueline Jules is the author of many Kar-Ben books including The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle, Noah and the Ziz, The Hardest Word, Once Upon a Shabbos, Clap and Count, and the Bible series Abraham's Search for God and Sarah Laughs, of which this title is the third. Her award-winning poetry and prose has appeared in magazines including Cricket, Cicada, and Highlights for Children. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Melanie Hall grew up in Manchester-By-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design and Pratt Institute, receiving her B.F.A. from Pratt Institute. Ms. Hall went on to earn her M.A. at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she studied children's book illustration. She is the illustrator of over twenty-five children's books.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 and up
  • Hardcover: 12 pages
  • Publisher: Kar-Ben Pub (September 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0822589451
  • ISBN-13: 978-0822589457
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.3 x 6.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jacqueline Jules
Jacqueline Jules is an author, teacher, librarian, and poet. Her books for children include Zapato Power, Unite or Die: How Thirteen States Became a Nation, No English, Sarah Laughs, and Duck for Turkey Day. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including Christian Science Monitor, America, Cicada, Highlights for Children, and Spider. She is a strong advocate for literacy and education. Please visit her at http://www.jacquelinejules.com

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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“ He really knows it's bedtime when I get it out, and he snuggles in when I read it to him. ” Cody A. Jones  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
“ We've read this book every night before bed for 4 months and my son loves it. ” tigermama  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The pictures in it are gorgeous and the words are very sweet. ” Wandering Hoosier  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review October 5, 2008
By Virginia S. Grenier VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
REVIEWED BY: Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Managing Editor

These First Board Books are a great tool to acquaint your child with the Jewish faith. One of my favorite authors, Jacqueline Jules, wrote Goodnight SH'MA in perfect rhyming text. It's a flowing and gentle read-aloud for little ones.

A child gets ready for bed. He brings his teddy bear and book, and Mom reads to him. Then it's time to say the SH'MA prayer. The author provides the words of the prayer in both Hebrew and English. Melanie Hall's illustrations are dreamlike, soft, and if an illustration could be "huggable", then these fit that bill. I give this book a high five for the perfect rhyming text, awesome illustrations, and the overall quality of this Kar-Ben book. This is a real keeper!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Sh'ma January 27, 2009
By Jewish Book World Magazine
Format:Hardcover
Simple, poetic, and effective Goodnight Sh'ma is a perfect bedtime companion. The board book format is perfect for little hands, and certain to become a bedtime classic that will give comfort to young ones at bedtime. Parents and children will love the soft, ethereal illustrations that accompany the lovely prayer. The sparse text is best for younger children, but it is likely to create a soothing ritual that can last a lifetime. An older sibling could easily read Goodnight Sh'ma to a little brother or sister. This is a book that will fill a desired niche for many Jewish families. Reviewed by Barbara Bietz
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet! July 19, 2009
By Katie Luther VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My three year old memorized the Sh'ma after just a few nights reading this, it's a great way to introduce a little night time prayer into your toddler's routine. Sweet, dreamy illustrations too.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Every night
We read and/or recite the words of this book every night since the first days home from the hospital. Read more
Published 28 days ago by S. Sacks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
We love reading this in the morning and evening to our 6 month old daughter. She loves reading with us.
Published 4 months ago by Larry Greenblatt
4.0 out of 5 stars Sh'ma book
This book made a hit as part of a baby shower gift for a religious family. It is a nice version of the more popular "Goodnight Moon" book.
Published 5 months ago by iamsavta
4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book to begin religious life
A perfect first book for a child in a family that practices any of the religions rooted in Jewish history and beliefs [Jewish, Christian, Muslim, etc.]. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DB
2.0 out of 5 stars Over-rated
This book really doesn't have a lot going for it. It's very short, even for a book aimed at babies. I was really looking forward to getting this book, but I was disappointed. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Cortijo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book for Every Jewish Child
This is a wonderful book for every Jewish child. It can be bought for babies, since it is a board book, but would also be a nice present for preschool-age child. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Wandering Hoosier
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book
My two and a half year old loves this book. He really knows it's bedtime when I get it out, and he snuggles in when I read it to him. Read more
Published on March 14, 2011 by Cody A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Profound
My three year old nephew Adam learned how to say the Sh'ma, and learned how important the Sh'ma is by reading GOODNIGHT SH'MA, which he got as a Chanukah present from his uncle. Read more
Published on March 11, 2011 by J. H. Minde
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
We've read this book every night before bed for 4 months and my son loves it. He recites the whole thing with me now, and it's a lovely part of our bedtime routine.
Published on January 6, 2011 by tigermama
5.0 out of 5 stars Beatiful Basis for Bedtime Ritual
Short, sweet, rhythmic and beautiful. It's a fast and enjoyable way to make a bedtime ritual a little more meaningful by introducing a short version of the Shema at bedtime. Read more
Published on January 18, 2010 by Alyson
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