by Micah Siva (Author) Sviatoslav Franko (Illustrator)
Buckwheat the Sheepadoodle needs help preparing his holiday meal!
One by one, young readers are guided through ten delicious foods of Jewish holidays, family gatherings, and Shabbat dinners. Both appetizing and educational, 1, 2, 3 Nosh With Me helps young children learn about basic numbers as well as traditional Jewish cuisine. And if all the counting makes your little one hungry, use the bonus recipe for Simple Challah included to make your own tasty loaf!
MORE PRAISE FOR 1, 2, 3 NOSH WITH ME
"The perfect book to jumpstart children's interest in these traditional foods as they reinforce their counting skills." — Faith Kramer, best-selling author of 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen
“From the tactile cover to the challah recipe, and all the fun foods in between, my family and I loved this book!” — Rachel Teichman, author of B is for Bagel and D is for Donut
"1, 2, 3, Nosh with Me [...] is a beautiful resource for families who want to celebrate Jewish food, while educating their young children." — Jewish Journal
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PreS-Gr 1--Buckwheat, the family dog, takes readers on a counting journey from 1-10 with his favorite traditional Jewish treats in this delicious counting book. Challah, knishes, bagels, and latkes are just some of the dishes included. Illustrations accompany the simple text as each spread introduces a different food. Some foods are linked to special occasions, such as matzo at a seder or apples with honey at New Year's. Others are described in combination with complementary foods: bagels with a schmear or "sufganiyot, stuffed with tasty jelly." Buckwheat appears in many of the spreads; speech bubbles share Buckwheat's comments in others. Readers will have fun pronouncing words such as "hamantaschen" or "kugel." Symbols related to Jewish traditions are also depicted, such as dreidels, a menorah, and Shabbat candles. As Buckwheat explains, these are all foods that "are yummy in our tummy" and mean love and family. Back matter includes a simple recipe for challah, as well as directions on how to make a braid or coil from the dough. VERDICT A fun counting book that also introduces elements of Jewish culture, helpful for families already sharing these treats or for those learning more about the cuisine.--Suzanne Costner
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