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Judaism & Jewish Faith
Judaism & Jewish Faith
Judaism & Jewish Faith Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
605 books about judaism & jewish faith
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
Neal Shusterman
Jewish folklore and surreal imagery weave together five powerful stories of resistance and heroism during the darkest ho
Ages 12–18
The Night War
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Jewish twelve-year-old Miriam hides at a French boarding school in 1942, until a midnight mission gives her a chance to
Ages 9–13
How to Find What You're Not Looking For
Veera Hiranandani
In the wake of the 1967 Loving v. Virginia ruling, twelve-year-old Ariel navigates family secrets and social change whil
Ages 8–12
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Who Was?
Who Was Anne Frank?
Ann Abramson
Maps and diagrams illustrate the daily life of a young girl forced into hiding, capturing both her private dreams and he
Ages 8–12
Terezín: Voices from the Holocaust
Ruth Thomson
The most personal side of history comes to light through the secret diaries and artwork of the Jewish people living in t
Ages 10–14
With a Mighty Hand: The Story in the Torah
Amy Ehrlich
For families seeking a literary and thoughtful introduction to the Torah that respects its complex themes and ancient be
Ages 10–15
Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols
Miriam Chaikin
The history and meaning behind the Shield of David, the menorah, and the mezuza come to life alongside traditional holid
Ages 9–12
Star of Luís
Marc Talbert
Sent from Los Angeles to New Mexico during WWII, a young boy meets his mother's family and uncovers a long-hidden Jewish
Ages 10–14
Queen Esther
Tomie dePaola
In the ancient kingdom of Persia, a brave young queen takes a terrifying risk to save her people from a deadly plot.
Ages 5–10
Streets of Gold
Rosemary Wells
Mary Antin leaves behind the hardships of Czarist Russia for a new life in America, where she must find the courage to e
Ages 7–11
What Was?
What Was the Holocaust?
Gail Herman
Six million Jewish people were killed during the rise of the Nazi regime, a period of history marked by anti-Jewish laws
Ages 8–12
Moses, Prince of Egypt
Madeleine L'Engle
For children navigating questions about their origins or the weight of doing what is right, even when it is difficult.
Ages 6–12
The Memory Coat
Elvira Woodruff
Anxious hope fills two cousins as they leave their Russian village for America, clinging to family and a tattered coat d
Ages 6–10
I Survived #9
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944
Lauren Tarshis
Max and Zena flee a Jewish ghetto for the forest, hoping to find safety with resistance fighters as bombs begin to fall
Ages 7–11
Doctor Esperanto and the Language of Hope
Mara Rockliff
For children who see conflict in their neighborhood and wish everyone could just understand each other: a story of a boy
Ages 6–9
Aviva's Piano
Miriam Chaikin
Living on a kibbutz, Aviva longs to play her new piano, but the instrument is too large to fit inside until an explosion
Ages 7–10
Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself
Judy Blume
After moving to Miami at the end of World War II, Sally J. Freedman encounters a world of new friends, family health sca
Ages 8–12
The Angel and the Donkey
Katherine Paterson
An angel blocks the path as a soothsayer and his faithful donkey race to protect the Israelites from King Balak in this
Ages 5–9
Our Snowman Had Olive Eyes
Charlotte Herman
Ten-year-old Sheila finds her life changing in wonderful ways when her grandmother, Bubbie, moves in and they form a dee
Ages 8–12
The Whole Story of Half a Girl
Veera Hiranandani
Moving to a public middle school brings culture shock for Sonia as she balances her multicultural identity and her fathe
Ages 8–12
Strawberry Hill
Mary Ann Hoberman
Allie is nervous about moving to the country until she hears the name of her new street, starting a journey to find a be
Ages 8–12
Northern Fried Chicken
Roni Schotter
In the early 1960s, a Jewish high school girl finds her commitment to the civil rights movement creates a painful rift i
Ages 11–15
The Story and Meaning of Jewish Holidays #1
Light Another Candle
Miriam Chaikin
Ancient history meets modern tradition in this retelling of the Hanukkah story, detailing why we light the candles and w
Ages 8–12
Joseph and His Magnificent Coat of Many Colors
Marcia Williams
A jealous betrayal sends Joseph into Egyptian slavery, but his mysterious gift for interpreting dreams leads him on an i
Ages 5–9
