About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to show your child that there is no one right way to belong to a community or celebrate a tradition. Whether your family rituals involve quiet sensory spaces, diverse cultural foods, or non-traditional family structures, this story validates that joy is found in the way we show up for one another. Through the eyes of three different children who attend the same temple, the book explores how the Jewish Sabbath is adapted to fit the unique needs and heritages of modern families. It is a gentle, inclusive mirror for children ages 4 to 8, perfect for fostering a sense of pride in one's own identity while cultivating curiosity about how neighbors find their own versions of peace and connection.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None.
Ideal Reader
A 6-year-old will enjoy seeing diverse families and celebrations of Shabbat. It is especially resonant for neurodivergent children who may find traditional services overstimulating and will appreciate seeing their experiences reflected.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It includes a helpful glossary of Jewish terms, but the context clues in the illustrations and text make it accessible even to those unfamiliar with the specific rituals. A child expresses feeling like an outsider at school or in religious spaces. The parent is looking for a way to say, Your way is a beautiful way.
