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Happy Shabbat from Daddy, Papa, and Me
  • Published: 14 April 2027
  • ISBN: 9780593651353
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $35.00

Happy Shabbat from Daddy, Papa, and Me

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16 Mar 2027
Hardback
14 Apr 2027
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A child helps their dads prepare for Shabbat dinner in this sweet, rhyming picture book celebrating love, tradition, and pride.

Daddy and Papa hug me tight
We love Shabbat—our favorite night!

It’s time for Shabbat! Follow one family as they prepare for this very special day of the week. There are dishes to be placed, candles ready to be lit, and a prayer to be sung together. Daddy, Papa, and their child gather around the table for dinner—there is soup, challah, and lots of love! Award-winning author Lesléa Newman’s rhyming, rhythmic text and Zara’s cozy art invite readers into the warmth and joy of this Jewish family’s tradition.
  • Published: 14 April 2027
  • ISBN: 9780593651353
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $35.00

About the authors

Lesléa Newman

Lesléa Newman is the author of more than 50 books, including Heather Has Two Mommies, the first children's book to portray lesbian families in a positive way. She has received many literary awards and is currently the Poet Laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
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Praise for Happy Shabbat from Daddy, Papa, and Me

Praise for Joyful Song: A Naming Story by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Susan Gal:
* “This should be a story-hour favorite, but more, it sets a standard for inclusivity that highlights the invisible ties that bind people to one another.” —School Library Journal, starred review

* “A soaring ode to community, tradition, and family.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Sydney Taylor Silver Medal Winner
Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Award Finalist
Golden Crown Award Finalist
Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title for Outstanding Writing in Picture Books

Praise for the Mommy, Mama, and Me and Daddy, Papa, and Me board books by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Carol Thompson:
“These board books are keepers from page one onward.” —School Library Journal

“No matter what your family looks like . . . this is fine literature for tiny tots.” —School Library Journal

ALA Stonewall Book Awards Honor Books