New in Books: Kalaniot Books to release new children’s books for spring

Kalaniot Books announced that it will release three new children’s picture books for the spring 2025 season:

  • “Max’s Mask: A Purim Story” by Havvah Deevon and illustrated by Itay Bekin (Release date: February 4): Max is nervous because this is his first day at a new school. He hopes his superhero costume will help him get through the day. However, when he learns about the holiday of Purim, he realizes that being true to himself is the real super power. 
  • “Yes, We’ll Do It!” by Dafna Strum, illustrated by Shahar Kober and translated by Ilana Kurshan (Release April 8): Based on ancient Jewish teachings, this story shows the power of community, when friends try to help each other out and a simple task gets more complex.
  • “Noah and His Wagon” by Jerry Ruff and illustrated by Katrijn Jacobs (Release date: May 6): It’s difficult when your best friend moves away. Paloma is lonely, but during a morning walk, she makes a new friend, who introduces her to new people, and makes her feel less lonely.

Book covers used with permission of Kalaniot Press