Yitty of “Frum Books” is here to guide you when choosing the best new Jewish books for your family for Yom Tov. Pesach’s new releases come with shiny ads and intriguing summaries, but which ones are actually worth your time? You’re looking to treat yourself and your kids to a great read for Yom Tov,…
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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…
How We’re Enjoying the Between You and Me Journal at Bedtime
We fill out the Between You and Me: A Journal for Jewish Kids at bedtime. Once all my younger children are in pajamas and ready to get into bed, my 2-year-old comes running to me, “Jouna! Jouna!” She already knows the routine and knows to ask for it. Yes, yes, it’s time for the journal. While I have older…
How to Gift Our Between You and Me Journal
We know it’s a great gift; now make it a little bit extra. When my daughter was spending a Shabbos with her cousins recently, I decided to send along a copy of Between You and Me for each of them. What could be better for a group of 10-12 year olds?? Of course, I couldn’t just send…
Basics: How to Wrap a Gift
Love the look of a neatly wrapped gift but can’t quite manage to get it right? We broke it down for you. Somehow, this important life skill is not included in any curriculum of childhood, but eventually you grow up and want to present a nice gift. With a few simple steps, you’ll have a…
We Heard the New Kichels Books Was Out–And We Ran to Grab It!
The Kichel Collection 2 is out! This week only get 20% off your copy at Feldheim.com with code Kichel20. (Plus, enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of carpool-related comics and more you’ll love!) I got super excited when I heard that there was a new Kichels book coming out. So did Esti Waldman (one of my…
20 Books Written by You Our BCP Readers
We asked all of you: how many of you have written a book? There’s lots of different areas of expertise among you. Some of you have even written books. We wanted to help spread the word about your work so we asked you to share your links! Below are 20 books written by BCP readers…
Order Your Copy of Our Kids Journal: Between You and Me
Introduce your children to some very special people: THEMSELVES! Finally! We’re excited to bring the next generation a journal that enriches their lives. Following the Jewish calendar, every page in the 325-page Between You and Me: A Jewish Kids Journal, features a question, with space for children to write their answer. Some questions are thought-provoking,…
Between You and Me: The Latest Book from Between Carpools is for Your Kids!
This time, we created a book that’ll entertain and engage your 8 to 13-year-olds. It’s Between You and Me: A Journal for Jewish Kids. And it’s amazing! It’s a journal that’ll make you wish you were a kid again. It’ll be the book that bonds your family together and turns your children into really…
11 Book Series to Take Your Children Through Lockdown
Because when you find a good series your child likes, you’re set for awhile (or at least a week). March 13. The chocolate pretzels and gummy bears were still piled up in boxes in the living room, surrounded by the remainders of mishloach manos ribbons and wrappings. It was erev Shabbos, and I had plenty…