What new releases should you pick up to read over Yom Tov season? See the reviews and top picks for every age and every genre right here. The countdown to Pesach is almost over! After all your hard work, prepare for some well-earned relaxation. Get ready to lose yourself in a world of engrossing stories…
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Every Child Can Benefit: Ohel’s New Resilience Workbook
Ohel’s brand-new resilience workbook for children couldn’t have come at a better time. Learn all about ‘Inner Space,’ below. You’ve heard us speak about Ohel before: Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services is the umbrella organization that services the Jewish community with mental health support. Read all about what they do in our previous round-up…
Long Winter Nights Call For New Books (Over 40 Recommendations!)
Here is a roundup of books for ages 8 through 14 (see age above each title). “Mommy, there’s nothing to read!” yelled by a child staring at a bookcase containing 500 books is the equivalent of the “I have nothing to wear” every woman thinks while looking at a closet full of clothing. Sometimes, you…
A Curated List of Wholesome Pre-1990 Secular Books
It’s hard to find kosher books among the secular books written today. But it wasn’t like that when we were kids. These are the books you might have read when you were young…and that your child might enjoy today. We’re usually very hesitant to share secular books on Between Carpools since everyone has different standards…
10 Timeless Books That You Can Share With Your Own Kids
Some kids need endless amounts of reading material. But how do you know what’s kosher or not? We’ve read all the books so you don’t have to. They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. When my friend and I started pre-reading our children’s books 20 years ago, we never…
It Isn’t Bedtime without These Preschool Book Favorites
You loved the tween book list and asked for a preschool version. Your wish is our command! I firmly believe that every child’s library must be started with a copy of Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. We’ve gone through several copies (including a Hebrew one we bought in Israel when we realized we left…
Searching for New Reads For Your Children and Teens? We’ve Got a Few.
Nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got book reviews for some great reads for kids and teens (and little ones too)! The summer may be over, but kids always need a good book on their night table. And throughout the summer, Y. Berman, a high school senior, has been reviewing…
Searching for New Reads This Summer? We’ve Got a Few
Nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got book reviews for kids and teens (and adults coming too!) Did you see our first installment of this new summer feature? Y. Berman is a high school senior who will be writing book reviews in two categories—books for young readers and teen/adult fiction….
Searching for New Reads This Summer? We’ve Got a Few
Nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got book reviews for kids and teens (and adults coming too!) Did you see our first and then our second edition of this special-for-summer feature? Y. Berman is a high school senior who will be writing book reviews in two categories—books for young readers…
Searching for New Reads This Summer? We’ve Got a Few
School’s out…and nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got some suggestions for kids…(and more for teens and adults coming too!) We’re excited to bring you a new feature in time for summer. Y. Berman is a high school senior who will be writing book reviews in two categories—books for young…