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Yiddish for Babies

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This book is a new, and Jewish, version of Constance Bannister's classic books of baby photos and humor. Each set of pages features a cute baby picture, and a Yiddish word, including pronunciation and definition. The definition is followed by a humorous sentence featuring the word in a context resembling the photo. The print is large and easy to read, and the definitions and sentences are well written and make the meaning of the words clear.

I actually purchased this book for my grandmother. She is 93 and suffering from dementia; although still capable of reading more complex material, she has a limited attention span. However, she still has a wonderful sense of humor, and I've found that to be the best way to capture her attention. She is a native Yiddish speaker, and loves babies (what Jewish grandmother doesn't?). She loved the book, both for the photos and the opportunity to speak Yiddish.

Leaving the book around the house it has also been read and enjoyed by my parents (in their 60s), siblings (20s), non-Jewish friends and relatives who found it enjoyable and educational (20s-40s), and various children (5-15). It hasn't failed yet to get people laughing, smiling, and discussing their knowledge of the Yiddish language.

Edited: I have recently purchased the companion book, Yiddish for Dogs: Chutzpah, Feh!, Kibbitz, and More: Every Word Your Canine Needs to Know, which is just as wonderful as "Yiddish for Babies". "Yiddish for dogs" however, is almost twice the length of "Yiddish for Babies", and the definition sentences are more substantive, both of which can be important factors, depending on who you are purchasing for.

...or for any bubalah destined to be a seichl (intellect!) Written with charm and humor, and graced with photographs that can't help but make you smile, this vocabulary primer is a mitzvah for all new parents and newborns. Leo Rosten must be kvelling in his grave.

This book is a great way to learn some Yiddish words, and everyone will enjoy it - young or old, Jews and non-Jews.

this book is just perfectly balanced with the right pictures and sentences.

a very cute way to teach your little one jewish humour.

the only thing that would make it perfect is if it had hard pages so tiny tots could handle it themselves and not damage the book.

Adorable book with absolutely adorable babies. All the jewish family members will just love this book. Buy it and enjoy!!

This book is so funny, so well done. And I'm not even Jewish! Book of the Year, if you ask me!

Cute material but not what I expected I Regret making this purchase I'll be more careful in making future orders to be sure I know what the item is & that I want the item