Do Not Eat This Book!: Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals

Ages 6 to 7, Grades K to 3

With a little Yiddish and a lot of humor mixed in, this bubbly read-aloud picture book about holiday foods and traditions emphasizes the joy of the Jewish experience. Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Colorful artwork brings the mouthwatering foods to the page and the table. But no matter how delicious the foods look, do not eat this book! Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with easy, kid-friendly recipes for the featured dishes, kitchen-tested by the author and her family.

About the Author

Beth Kander is an award-winning author and playwright. She loves exploring how worlds old and new intertwine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Mike Moran's work has been featured in children's books, magazines, newspapers, toy packaging, animation, greeting cards and more. He lives in New Jersey.