Kalaniot Books
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Our mission at Kalaniot Books is to help young children and their families explore the diverse mosaic of Jewish culture and history. Our exciting picture books entertain, educate, and inspire engagement with this storied tradition http://kalaniotbooks.com
URI AND THE KING OF DARKNESS “combines imagination and illustration to tell the story of Hanukkah, while also acknowledging a common childhood fear of darkness" is "written in rhyme...& translated from Hebrew by Ilanna Kurshan" www.sydneytaylorshmooze.com/2024/10/revi...
Review: Uri and the King of Darkness
Uri and the King of Darkness: A Hanukkah Story by Nati Bait, illustrated by Carmel Ben Ami Kalaniot Books (imprint of Endless Mountain Publi...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
URI AND THE KING OF DARKNESS “combines imagination and illustration to tell the story of Hanukkah, while also acknowledging a common childhood fear of darkness" is "written in rhyme...& translated from Hebrew by Ilanna Kurshan" www.sydneytaylorshmooze.com/2024/10/revi...
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A dragon for Hanukkah and a polar bear for Christmas: two delightful new picture books for the December holidays! @tavaresbooks.bsky.social @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/03/d...
December holiday stories
A Dragon Called Spark: A Hanukkah Story by Lily Murray, illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman (Kalaniot Books, 32 pages, ages 4-8). Eva’s adjusting to a new home as Hanukkah is approaching. She see…
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December 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A dragon for Hanukkah and a polar bear for Christmas: two delightful new picture books for the December holidays! @tavaresbooks.bsky.social @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/03/d...
"Of the holiday books I reviewed recently," THE LITTLEST CANDLE "is the most inspirational.... With a can-do attitude and kindness, even a small candle makes a big difference" twobookwormsblog.wordpress.com/2020/11/12/r...
Review: The Littlest Candle
Review: The Littlest Candle: A Hanukkah Story Authors: Rabbis Kerry & Jesse Olitzky Illustrator: Jen Kostman Publisher: Kalaniot Books, 2020 The candles in the drawer are having a discussion. W…
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December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Of the holiday books I reviewed recently," THE LITTLEST CANDLE "is the most inspirational.... With a can-do attitude and kindness, even a small candle makes a big difference" twobookwormsblog.wordpress.com/2020/11/12/r...
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Join YABC for the second day of our #bundledgiveaway fun featuring books about #Hanukkah
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December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join YABC for the second day of our #bundledgiveaway fun featuring books about #Hanukkah
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#Menorah #Jewish #freebooks #kidlit
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#Menorah #Jewish #freebooks #kidlit
Wow! There is just ONE #kidsbook on this list of 100 best books of 2025 from small presses… and it is our own WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD lithub.com/100-notable-...
100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025
The idea of 100 Notable Small Press Books was born November 2024, after The New York Times’s annual 100 Notable Books list featured eighty-two books from the Big Five publishing houses (Pengu…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wow! There is just ONE #kidsbook on this list of 100 best books of 2025 from small presses… and it is our own WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD lithub.com/100-notable-...
This Hanukkah, get to know some of the special characters in these #kidsbooks — whether it's a magical dragon, a lovable klutz, a humble candle, or an adventurous brother and sister—these stories will light up your holiday
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This Hanukkah, get to know some of the special characters in these #kidsbooks — whether it's a magical dragon, a lovable klutz, a humble candle, or an adventurous brother and sister—these stories will light up your holiday
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Are you ready to celebrate the books you know, and discover the ones you had no idea about? December's gonna be a WHOLE THING!! afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/30/i...
It’s Almost Heeeere….
Are you ready to celebrate the books you know and discover the ones you had no idea about? December's gonna be a WHOLE THING!!
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November 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Are you ready to celebrate the books you know, and discover the ones you had no idea about? December's gonna be a WHOLE THING!! afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/30/i...
Celebrate #JewishBookMonth with #kidsbooks and tell us what's in your stack!
November 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Celebrate #JewishBookMonth with #kidsbooks and tell us what's in your stack!
We've bought world rights to Hear Me Roar! I'm a Hanukkah-saur by Naomi Gruer, illustrated by Mel Zohar, in which a dino-crazy kid hopes to roar his way through Hanukkah. Publication is set for fall 2026 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We've bought world rights to Hear Me Roar! I'm a Hanukkah-saur by Naomi Gruer, illustrated by Mel Zohar, in which a dino-crazy kid hopes to roar his way through Hanukkah. Publication is set for fall 2026 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Learn about stitching generational stories with WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD www.publisherspotlight.com/stitching-ge...
Stitching Generational Stories - Publisher Spotlight
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Two new p...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Learn about stitching generational stories with WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD www.publisherspotlight.com/stitching-ge...
Download this free reproducible activity guide. Use it alongside your copy of Mendel's Hanukkah Mess Up in your home, classroom, or library kalaniotbooks.com/mendels-hanu...
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Download this free reproducible activity guide. Use it alongside your copy of Mendel's Hanukkah Mess Up in your home, classroom, or library kalaniotbooks.com/mendels-hanu...
The Association of Jewish Libraries has put out a call for proposals at the 2026 in-person conference. Details at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
2026 AJL Conference: Call for Proposals
Association of Jewish Libraries IN PERSON Conference: Cooler by the Lake
June 22–24, 2026 | Evanston, Illinois
Librarians, scholars, educators, archivists, authors, and library advocates are invited ...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Association of Jewish Libraries has put out a call for proposals at the 2026 in-person conference. Details at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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“Perfect for young children and families, this engaging sound book helps kids explore language, music, and culture in a hands-on, joyful way” Jewish Songs from Around the World @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social Booth 200 #naeycAC www.simonandschuster.com/books/Jewish...
Jewish Songs From Around the World
Celebrate Jewish culture with this illustrated musical board book featuring songs from around the world. Includes easy to push buttons, an on/off s...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“Perfect for young children and families, this engaging sound book helps kids explore language, music, and culture in a hands-on, joyful way” Jewish Songs from Around the World @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social Booth 200 #naeycAC www.simonandschuster.com/books/Jewish...
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Get ready for the holidays w/ #HBMag's annual #HolidayHighNotes reviews www.hbook.com/story/holida...
Holiday High Notes 2025
From the November/December 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Thanks to The Jewish Grandparents Network for praising SOOSIE, THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT by Tami Lehman-Wilzig, illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt among its sophistocated #picturebooks for older kids! jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/family-room/...
Best Children’s Books about Shabbat - Jewish Grandparents Network
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November 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Thanks to The Jewish Grandparents Network for praising SOOSIE, THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT by Tami Lehman-Wilzig, illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt among its sophistocated #picturebooks for older kids! jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/family-room/...
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Our latest Double Scoop Sundae is about using needlework to create generational stories. Thanks to @cuentodeluz.bsky.social and @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social for this pair, each available in both English and Spanish editions www.publisherspotlight.com/stitching-ge...
Stitching Generational Stories - Publisher Spotlight
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Two new p...
www.publisherspotlight.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our latest Double Scoop Sundae is about using needlework to create generational stories. Thanks to @cuentodeluz.bsky.social and @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social for this pair, each available in both English and Spanish editions www.publisherspotlight.com/stitching-ge...
WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD: A JEWISH FOLKTALE FROM CUBA "teaches the value of conserving household items and materials for future, repurposed use; incorporates some Jewish life-cycle events...and introduces Cuban geography and history” www.sdjewishworld.com/2025/10/17/j....
November 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD: A JEWISH FOLKTALE FROM CUBA "teaches the value of conserving household items and materials for future, repurposed use; incorporates some Jewish life-cycle events...and introduces Cuban geography and history” www.sdjewishworld.com/2025/10/17/j....
A DRAGON CALLED SPARK is featured among 6 Adorable Titles to Share for #Hanukkah in @slj.com "A heartwarming book that blends the magic of dragons with the traditions of Hanukkah" www.slj.com/story/6-ador...
6 Adorable Titles to Share for Hanukkah and Other Jewish Holidays
Elephants, mice, and dragons make their appearance in these fun and festive board books and picture books.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A DRAGON CALLED SPARK is featured among 6 Adorable Titles to Share for #Hanukkah in @slj.com "A heartwarming book that blends the magic of dragons with the traditions of Hanukkah" www.slj.com/story/6-ador...
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“Community and history are stitched together in this heartfelt tale about coming together to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts” WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD from @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/with...
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“Community and history are stitched together in this heartfelt tale about coming together to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts” WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD from @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/with...
"SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! invites readers to share a day w/ Shoshi, revel in her favorite responsibilities & relax w/ her under the stars all against a backdrop of a family of faith. Back matter offers more information about Jewish communities in Uganda" glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/11/slow...
Slow Down, Shoshi!
Slow Down, Shoshi!: It's Shabbat in Uganda Written by Shoshana Nambi Illustrated by Moran Yogev Published by Kalaniot Books Mom's Review Y...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! invites readers to share a day w/ Shoshi, revel in her favorite responsibilities & relax w/ her under the stars all against a backdrop of a family of faith. Back matter offers more information about Jewish communities in Uganda" glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/11/slow...
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Help the #picturebook readers in your life prepare for #WorldKindnessDay Thursday books from @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social @nubeocho.bsky.social @pajamapress.bsky.social @postwavebooks.bsky.social , #TapiocaStories and @whatonearth.bsky.social www.publisherspotlight.com/stories-to-c...
Stories to Celebrate Kindness - Publisher Spotlight
This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Zoe Spangler. In today’s world, where hate, fear, and violence often dominate the headlines, it’s even more important to come together on a day ...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Help the #picturebook readers in your life prepare for #WorldKindnessDay Thursday books from @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social @nubeocho.bsky.social @pajamapress.bsky.social @postwavebooks.bsky.social , #TapiocaStories and @whatonearth.bsky.social www.publisherspotlight.com/stories-to-c...
HOW TO WELCOME AN ALIEN "offers many life lessons to discuss with children" relevant to the daily news www.sydneytaylorshmooze.com/2023/07/revi...
Review: How to Welcome an Alien
How to Welcome an Alien by Rebecca Klempner, illustrated by Shirley Waisman Kalaniot Books (imprint of Endless Mountains Publishing), 2023 C...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
HOW TO WELCOME AN ALIEN "offers many life lessons to discuss with children" relevant to the daily news www.sydneytaylorshmooze.com/2023/07/revi...
With many in need IRL reading OUT AND ABOUT with little ones can inspire a discussion of how it "elegantly illustrates the mitzvah of tzedakah. It also demonstrates the value of giving anonymously" www.sydneytaylorshmooze.com/2023/08/revi...
Review: Out and About: A Tale of Giving
Out and About: A Tale of Giving by Liza Wiemer, illustrated by Margeaux Lucas Kalaniot Books, 2023 Category: Picture Books Reviewer: Shirley...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
With many in need IRL reading OUT AND ABOUT with little ones can inspire a discussion of how it "elegantly illustrates the mitzvah of tzedakah. It also demonstrates the value of giving anonymously" www.sydneytaylorshmooze.com/2023/08/revi...
The Jewish Grandparents Network included SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! IT’S SHABBAT IN UGANDA by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi with illustrations by Moran Yogev on their list of the Best Children’s Books About Shabbat jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/family-room/...
Best Children’s Books about Shabbat - Jewish Grandparents Network
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November 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Jewish Grandparents Network included SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! IT’S SHABBAT IN UGANDA by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi with illustrations by Moran Yogev on their list of the Best Children’s Books About Shabbat jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org/family-room/...