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Judaism & Jewish Faith
Judaism & Jewish Faith
Judaism & Jewish Faith Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
216 books about judaism & jewish faith
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
Willy and Max: A Holocaust Story
Amy Littlesugar
A special painting connects two boys in Belgium during World War II, keeping their friendship alive even after they are
Ages 6–10
Walenska Street #1
The House on Walenska Street
Charlotte Herman
Eight-year-old Leah and her sisters navigate life with their widowed mother in a small Russian town during the year 1913
Ages 7–10
Requiem: Poems of the Terezin Ghetto
Paul B. Janeczko
These haunting and rhythmic verses honor the lives and memories of the people held within the Terezín concentration camp
Ages 12–18
Katie Roberts #1
Love You, Soldier
Amy Hest
Life in New York City changes quickly for young Katie as she grows up during World War II, holding onto hope while her f
Ages 7–10
The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
Daniel Nayeri
Orphaned siblings Babak and his sister flee through 1941 Iran, disguised as nomadic teachers while dodging Nazi spies in
Ages 10–14
Classic Stories #1
Ivanhoe
Marianna Mayer
The Saxon knight Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to find his home in chaos and must fight to reclaim his honor against
Ages 8–12
Golem
David Wisniewski
A rabbi in sixteenth-century Prague uses ancient wonders to bring a giant clay protector to life to watch over his commu
Ages 6–10
Milkweed
Jerry Spinelli
An orphan survives the streets of Nazi-occupied Warsaw by his wits, finding hope in bread and angels while navigating a
Ages 10–14
Letters from Rifka
Karen Hesse
Feel the weight of a young Jewish girl's daunting journey through the dangers of Anti-Semitic Germany.
Ages 9–12
Frontier Merchants: Lionel & Barron Jacobs and the Jewish Pioneers Who Settled the West
Jerry Stanley
Lionel and Barron Jacobs journey to 1867 Tucson to open a general store and eventually establish the first bank in Arizo
Ages 10–14
