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My books combine enthusiasm and wonder with concise and impactful language.
— Chaya Bluma Gadenyan
Creative Children's Books with Games!
Getting Ready for Shabbat! Let's Make Soup!
To help get ready for Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath), a young boy (modeled on our eldest grandson who is now 5 ½ years old) joyfully chooses and interacts with ingredients his grandma (yours truly ☺) adds to their pot of soup in this colorful picture book. Following the story, readers can enjoy interactive activities and links to on-line games to further enrich children’s experience of “Getting ready for Shabbat!” Clear explanations of the observance of Shabbat are included. I also share the recipe for my favorite Shabbat soup combining traditional Ashkenazi flavors with the richness of Persian Ghormeh Sabzi.
For ages 3-7 / 8.5″ x 8.5″ / 48 Pages
ISBN 978-965-598-448-4 (hardcover) | 978-965-598-441-5 (paperback) | 978-965-598-449-1 (ebook)
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Girl's Names from the Hebrew Bible
Your child can color scenes from the Hebrew Bible featuring 18 important women alongside their names in Hebrew.
From our four founding mothers, Sarah, Rivkah, Leah and Rachel, to Queen Esther, from yearning for freedom in Egypt with Miriam and Batya to Jewish independence with Noa and Michal, this coloring books supports meaningful creativity.
Each spread also includes a modern-day girl of the same name written in English wearing modest clothing. The characters celebrate the range of ethnicity of the Jewish people.
For ages 3-12 / A4 (8.3″ x 11.7″) / 36 Pages
About the Author
Chaya Bluma was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Maryland. After graduating from Rice University, she made aliyah (immigrated) to Israel. For over thirty years, she has been blessed to call this country home. Chaya Bluma is an enthusiastic EFL educator and an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). “Getting ready for Shabbat! Let’s make Soup!” is her first book.
About the Illustrator
Eugenia is a self-taught children’s book illustrator. This career has enabled her inner child to flourish despite the world’s harshness. To date, she has illustrated over a dozen picture books. In all of them, she focused mainly on the characters and visually expressing their emotions. Soon after immigrating to Israel, Eugenia was fortuitously approached by Chaya Bluma. Both feel that their symbiotic collaboration on this book is a great, unexpected gift.
After many months of preparation, I’m thrilled that both the hardcover and paperback versions of “Getting Ready for Shabbat! Let’s Make Soup!” are available!
If you live in Israel, please call or WhatsApp to purchase copies directly or to schedule an interactive story time and book signing – 053-4377949.
Meet the Author
Advance purchase of at least 20 books entitles you to a complimentary in-person meeting with me and an activity at your location (in the greater Jerusalem area).
Activities:
Recording studio – Create your own audio book. Copies of the digital file will be made available to all participants for non-commercial use within a week of the event. Suitable for children from age 3 as well as their beloved family members.
A taste of Persia – Learn how to prepare and sample three delicacies of the Jews of Iran: Ghormeh Sabzi, Persian rice and Kebab Berenji. I’ll bring along prepared food and you’ll return home with experience and clear recipes. Ingredients and cooking utensils to be provided by host.
If you live elsewhere, please contact me with your proposed idea for a get-together. If possible, we’ll find a way to make it work!
