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Books by Miriam Chaikin | Wonderlit

Books by Miriam Chaikin

12 books · Ages 7–15

Known for the The Story and Meaning of Jewish Holidays and Jewish Holiday Stories series, Miriam Chaikin writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–15, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of judaism & jewish faith, history, cultural identity.

Series

Light Another Candle

Shake a Palm Branch

Ask Another Question: The Story and Meaning of Passover

The Story and Meaning of Jewish Holidays

3 books · Ages 8–12

Make Noise, Make Merry: The Story and Meaning of Purim

Jewish Holiday Stories

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

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Joshua in the Promised Land

Following in the footsteps of Moses, Joshua takes on the monumental task of leading the Israelites and masterminding the

Cover of Aviva's Piano

Living on a kibbutz, Aviva longs to play her new piano, but the instrument is too large to fit inside until an explosion

Cover of A Nightmare in History: The Holocaust, 1933-1945

A Nightmare in History: The Holocaust, 1933-1945

By Age Range

Aviva's Piano

Children's Bible Stories from Genesis to Daniel

Light Another Candle

Joshua in the Promised Land

Make Noise, Make Merry: The Story and Meaning of Purim

Common Themes

Judaism & Jewish Faith History Cultural Identity Resilience & Perseverance Celebrating Heritage Justice & Fairness Fairy Tales & Mythology Love & Family

Children's Bible Stories from Genesis to Daniel

Children's Bible Stories

1 book · Ages 7–11

Miriam Chaikin

The harrowing history of the Holocaust is traced from its roots to the events in Warsaw and Auschwitz, emphasizing the v

Ages 10–15

Cover of Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols

Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols

The history and meaning behind the Shield of David, the menorah, and the mezuza come to life alongside traditional holid

Cover of Clouds of Glory: Legends and Stories About Bible Times

Clouds of Glory: Legends and Stories About Bible Times

For the child curious about the 'why' behind ancient stories, these Jewish legends fill in the blanks of biblical histor

Cover of Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness

Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness

Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out

Cover of Alexandra's Scroll: The Story of the First Hanukkah

Alexandra's Scroll: The Story of the First Hanukkah

Step back to Jerusalem in 165 B.C. as Alexandra records the daily life, family friendships, and historical bravery that

10 books

Light Another Candle

Joshua in the Promised Land

Make Noise, Make Merry: The Story and Meaning of Purim

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Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

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Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree

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