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

Jacqueline Jules (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 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

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 12 pages
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (September 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822589451
• ISBN-13: 978-0822589457
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

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

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review, October 5, 2008

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Virginia S. Grenier "Children's Author & Stor... (Ivins, Utah USA) - See all my reviews
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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!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Sh'ma, January 27, 2009

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Jewish Book World Magazine (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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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

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet!, July 19, 2009

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This review is from: Goodnight Sh'ma (Very First Board Books) (Board book)

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.