Kalaniot Books announced that it will release five new children’s picture books for the fall 2025 season:
- “Jewish Songs From Around the World” with music by Moshe Dor, Yosef Hadar, Shalom Secunda and Aaron Zeitlin, and illustrated by Lucile Ahrweiller (release date: August 26). This illustrated musical board book features songs from around the world and Iincludes easy to push buttons, an on/off switch and lyrics with transliterations.
- “Slow Down, Shoshi! It’s Shabbat in Uganda” by Shoshana Nambi and llustrated by Moran Yogev (release date: September 16). The picture book offers a look at a Shabbat celebration by a member of Abayudaya Jewish community in Uganda and their traditions.
- “A Dragon Called Spark: A Hanukkah Story” by Lily Murray and illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman (release date: September 30). A lonely girl makes a friend and shares the comfort of her imaginary dragon friend while celebrating Hanukkah.
- “With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale From Cuba” by Jennifer Stempel and illustrated by Libi Axelrod (release date: October 14). A Cuban-Jewish girl and her abuelita (grandmother) used their talents to turn a dress into Jewish symbols of community and tradition.
- “Con hilo y aguja: Un cuento judio de Cuba” by Jennifer Stempel, illustrated by Libi Axelrod and translated by Lawrence Schimel (release date: October 14). This is a Spanish language version of “With a Needle and Thread.”
Book covers are used with permission of Kalaniot Press
