A Story a Day with Bubby Fay

By Nechama D. Blank, Malca Bassan (Editor), Shaindy Gottheil (Illustrator)

63. My Sometimes Feelings Written by Leah Rubabshi, illustrated by Amy Wummer, Hachai Publishing. It's wonderful when children feel happy, brave, or loving, but what happens when they feel sad, bored, or angry? With adorable illustrations and just a few lines of text, My Sometimes Feelings explores all kinds of emotions and encourages children to express themselves in healthy ways. "Sometimes I feel angry, I'm ready to shout! I take some deep breaths till that feeling fades out." Written by an experienced mother and social worker, My Sometimes Feelings is perfect for use in the home and the classroom. When parents and teachers take the time to acknowledge and accept uncomfortable emotions, children feel loved, understood, and deeply connected to their caregivers... and a solid foundation for strong coping skills later in life.

62. Caring and Sharing From: Maggid Stories For Children By Chaviva Pfeiffer (Author) Norman Nodel (Illustrator)

61. Nourishment Forever From: Maggid Stories for Children By Chaviva Pfeiffer (Author) Norman Nodel (Illustrator)

60. On a Sidewalk Stroll From: More Maggid Stories for Children By Chaviva Pfeiffer (Author) Tova Katz (Illustrator) Norman Nodel (Illustrator)

59. The Special Penny (Honesty) From: Bedtime Stories Of Jewish Values By Shmuel Blitz (Author), Liat Benyaminy Ariel (Illustrator), ArtScroll Mesorah (Publisher).

58. Dollars and Sense By: Tehilla Deutsch, Glenn Zimmer, Hachai Publishing

57. Who Needs You? The Rabbi Manis Friedman Children's Book Series Series This engaging book teaches children the importance of each and every person and how precious their mitzvos are to Hashem. Publisher: It's Good to Know Written by: Sara Blau Illustrated by: Aliza Boroda

56. Fresh Hot Breakfast Rolls From: Bedtime Stories Of Jewish Values By Shmuel Blitz (Author), Liat Benyaminy Ariel (Illustrator), ArtScroll Mesorah (Publisher).

55. The Velvet Cloth From: Bedtime Stories Of Jewish Values By Shmuel Blitz (Author), Liat Benyaminy Ariel (Illustrator), ArtScroll Mesorah (Publisher).

54. The Special Deal: Visiting the Sick From: Bedtime Stories Of Jewish Values By Shmuel Blitz (Author), Liat Benyaminy Ariel (Illustrator), ArtScroll Mesorah (Publisher).

53. Yosef Mokir Shabbos (Stories From Chazal Series) Author: Simcha Shapiro Illustrator: Alexander Piturah Publisher: Feldheim Publishers

52. The Precious Stone From: Bedtime Stories Of Jewish Values By Shmuel Blitz (Author), Liat Benyaminy Ariel (Illustrator), ArtScroll Mesorah (Publisher).

51. I Go to Eretz Yisroel Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld, Published by Hachai. Join a young brother and sister as they take their very first airplane trip, all the way to Eretz Yisroel! Reading this book is a great way to prepare toddlers for what to expect when traveling by air... from the busy, crowded airport, to waiting in long lines, to checking in their suitcases. Once on the plane, they say Tefillas HaDerech, follow rules and instructions, and enjoy the flight. "When the plane lands, it's sunny and bright, In Eretz Yisroel, my heart feels so light." The whole family goes to the Kosel, to Kever Rochel, and to Me'aras Hamachpeila. They may be little, but even small children know it's important to daven at these holy places. And of course, they take a break to eat falafel, their most favorite treat! Every aspect of this exciting experience is presented in a perfectly age-appropriate manner. Like all the books in this valuable series, I Go to Eretz Yisroel highlights mitzvah opportunities, safety and polite behavior in every situation.

50. I Go To School Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld, Published by Hachai. This picture book is especially designed for parents and toddlers to read together in preparation for an important milestone. Soft, watercolor illustrations and simple rhyming text perfectly convey the message that school is a warm, and cozy place to learn Torah, do mitzvos, and have fun!

49. I Keep Kosher Written by Tami G. Raubvogel & Rebecca Schwartz, illustrated by Tova Katz, and Published by Hachai. What are the rules of keeping kosher? Starting in their toy kitchen at home, a kindhearted sister is eager to show her little brother all he needs to know. Keeping kosher every day means eating in a special way.

48. It Only Takes A Minute by Bracha Goetz (Author), Bill Bolton (Illustrator), (Hachai Publishing) (Publisher). Young children are so eager and excited to move along with their day. That s why even when it's important it can be so hard for them to stop and take an extra minute. In this lively picture book, the adorable main character happily shares his biggest discovery: One little minute can make a big difference! How wonderful to realize that it only takes a minute to help, to smile, to notice, to practice, and to listen. After reading this book, which doesn't take more than a minute or two, boys and girls can think of their own ideas, as well!

47. Zushe's Find : A Story About the Rebbe Reb Zushe All the money that the widow has saved for her daughter's wedding has vanished. Rebbe Zushe comes to the rescue, and does a good deed, and gets into trouble over it. Author: Sterna Citron Publisher: HaChai

46. A Trip to Mezuzah Land Morah Chana takes her class on a wondrous trip though the skies to learn all about the mezuzah. They meet the scribe who carefully writes each word, and see an assortment of beautiful mezuzah cases. Rhyming lines and softly-colored illustrations make this charming book one that children will want to read over and over again. Authors: Sarah Lieberman & Chana Colish Illustrators: Neil & Bryna Waldman Publisher: Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

45. The Great Mitzvah Fair Michoel Muchnik creates a wonderland of Mitzvot with his charming, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations. There are Mezuzah slides, Menorah rides, a Tzedakah coaster, even a flying Seder plate, all described in delightful rhyme. Author: Michoel Muchnik Text by: Chana Colish Published by: Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

44. What Did Pinny Do? Once there was a little boy named Pinny. When he was born, he had only a little bit of hair. But once his hair grew longer, it was always in his eyes! Will a clip or a ponytail holder be the answer? Author: Nechama Sittner Illustrator: Tova Leff Publisher: Hachai

43. Peanut Butter and Jelly for Shabbos by Dina Rosenfeld (Author), Norman Nodel (Illustrator), Hachai Publishing (Publisher). One Friday afternoon, Yossi and Laibel are confronted with a seemingly impossible task. With the right attitude and a little ingenuity, the two brothers find out that they can try hard and succeed. Lively illustrations and bouncy rhymes make this book a joy to look at and fun to read!

42. Sarah Dreamer By Eda Schottenstein (Author), Published By: ArtScroll Mesorah Publications. Meet Sarah Dreamer, a little girl with a big imagination, who dreams to... ...fly like a bird ...run like a cheetah ....grow like a tree Meet her Mother, who will guide little Sarah as she discovers that she is wonderful as she is, and that the greatest treasure of all is the one that already exists inside her. Sarah Dreamer is a charming and uplifting book about unconditional love that will delight young readers, as it gently gives over the vital message of being happy as they are.

41. Thirty-One Cakes by Loren Hodes (Author), Harvey Klineman (Illustrator), Hachai Publishing (Publisher). While Estie is helping her mother bake thirty-one cakes for a tzedakah bake sale, something very precious gets lost! Will anyone find and return Estie's gold ring? Join our little heroine as she discovers that, "Someone with Hashavas Aveida to do, is someone I'm certain will really come through.

40. My Very Own Letter by Zalmy Hecht (Author), Chani Judowitz (Illustrator), Hachai (Publisher) "When i was a baby, so cute and so small, I got a great gift, the most special of all! Can you guess what it was? What could my gift be...?" A Young brother and sister are so glad to have something that unites and inspires children all over the world.

39. I Go to a Wedding Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld, Hachai Publishing. What could be more exciting for a child than to go to a wedding? Whether their teacher, a sibling, a cousin or a family friend is getting married, children love to participate in this most joyous event! In I Go to a Wedding, all the significant and fun parts of a Jewish wedding are brought to life. The familiar brother and sister from all the other Toddler Experience Books enjoy every aspect: from receiving the invitation and getting dressed up, to watching what takes place under the chuppah and dancing until late in the night. Colorful, detailed illustrations and bouncy rhymes make I Go to a Wedding a great addition to every child's bookshelf. It makes a perfect and very thoughtful gift for any child who's family is planning a wedding! What better way to prepare even very young children for this most important occasion... so they can enjoy it to the fullest and feel part of the simcha!

38. Nourishment forever From: Maggid Stories For Children By Chaviva Pfeiffer (Author) Norman Nodel (Illustrator) Published By: ArtScroll Mesorah Publications

37. The Hungry Clothes From: The Hungry Clothes and Other Jewish Folktales by Peninnah Schram (Adapter), Gianni De Conno (Illustrator), Sterling Publishing (Publisher).

36. The Last Pair of Shoes Publisher: Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Author: Sashi Fridman, Illustrated by: Seva During the war, hunger and starvation were part of everyday life. In this magnificently illustrated story, Shalva, a young boy whose father was taken into the army, works hard to feed his own family and comes up with an ingenious idea to help an even poorer family in need. Young children learn a valuable lesson that one is never too poor, or too young, to help others in need.

35. Zaydie's Special Esrogim by Aydel Lebovics (Author), Dovid Sears (Illustrator), Kehot Publication Society (Publisher). Every Sukkot, Zaydie's garage turns into something special...a lulav and esrog store!  Will there be enough esrogim?  Too many? Enjoy the holiday with Dovid as he learns that there are even more Mitzvot than meet the eye when it comes to Sukkot.

34. Winners From: Maggid Stories For Children By Chaviva Pfeiffer (Author) Norman Nodel (Illustrator) Published By: ArtScroll Mesorah Publications

33. Brotherly Love From: Maggid Stories For Children By Chaviva Pfeiffer (Author) Norman Nodel (Illustrator) Published By: ArtScroll Mesorah Publications

32. The Stain on the Table From Treasury of Jewish Bedtime Stories

31. Let's Go Shopping Written and illustrated by Rikki Benenfeld, Hachai Publishing Going shopping is a part of every young child s life. The exciting sights and sounds, the challenge of finding just what is needed and bringing items home can be a real learning experience. For many children, make-believe shopping is a favorite game. This new rhyming picture book shows toddlers that shopping time can be mitzvah time, too. Join a young brother and sister who welcome the chance to hold the door open for someone, to say hello, and to find a kosher label on every food item. They even help carry the bags and put things away when they come home again. Sweet, colorful illustrations detail the supermarket, fruit store, bakery and more!

30. Wherever We Go Written by: Chani Altein, Artwork by: Marc Lumer and Jovani Olivares, Published by: Hachai “You Know My Friend Tzvi, when we're out for the day, I always have fun and learn on the way!”  Join Benny and Tzvi on a brand new adventure, discovering how they can make a Kiddush Hashem wherever they go.

29. The very best place for a penny Written by: Dina Herman Rosenfeld Illustrated by: Leonid Pinchevsky & Eliyah Meshchaninov, Merkos Kehot Publications A shiny little penny lives in a drawer with a bunch of pencils, pens and keys. Then along comes a boy and places the penny in his pocket, and thus the pennys adventures begin.

28. The Wind and the Sukkah Written by: Aydel Lebovics, Illustrated by: Rochelle Cohen, Published by: Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch Everyone is busy preparing for the festival of Sukkot-everyone, that is, except Mr. Levy. Then, a mysterious wind and some friendly neighbors change everything.

27. The Teeny Tiny Yarmulka by Aydel Lebovics (Author), Rochelle Cohen (Illustrator), Merkos Kehot Publications Shortly after the owner of a yarmulka store receives a teeny tiny yarmulka, a small girl comes looking for a special one for her doll.

26. The Living Letters: A Journey with the Hebrew Alphabet by Sashi Fridman (Author), Pesach Gerber (Illustrator), Merkos Linyonei Chinuch (Publisher) When the shofar announces that the Moshiach is here, Benny sees that everything in the world and all of the people have changed and become filled with goodness.

25. Quarters and Dimes and Nickels and Pennies by Baila Olidort (Author), Norman Nodel (Illustrator), Kehot Publication Society (Publisher) Children love to put coins in a charity box and hear them jingle.... But where does the money go? This heart warming story with colorful illustrations shows how tzedakah helps others.

24. Hashem is Truly Everywhere Written by Chani Altein and illustrated by Marc Lumer. Hachai Publishing Hashem is here, Hashem is there, Hashem is truly everywhere! Join a curious boy and his good friend, Tzvi, Who go for a walk to look and see, Up and down and all around, Exactly where Hashem is found!

23. Benny's Mitzvah Notes by Marc Lumer. Hachai Publishing Every day, Benny's mother writes him a mitzvah note, and his father draws a picture on it. Benny takes those notes to his teacher in school. Those precious notes, highlighting Benny's good deeds, mean so much to him. At the end of the school year, the teacher puts each child's mitzvah notes into an album, which the child then takes home to keep. When he grows too old to take those little notes to school, his mother still writes them, and his father still draws the pictures. Benny certainly tries his best and mitzvos remain at the center of Benny's life. When it's time for him to write a mitzvah note for someone else, what will it say, and who gets to keep it? A heartwarming story of life and love that parents and children will want to read over and over again!

22. Kind Little Rivka (The Little Greats Series) by Dina Rosenfeld (Author), Ilene Winn-Lederer (Author), Hachai Publishing This inspiring story highlights Rivka's acts of kindness to others, including ten very thirsty camels. The glowing illustrations and lilting prose tell this famous tale on a level that the young child can appreciate.

21. Benny's Gift Author Chani Altein, Artwork by Miri Rooney, based on characters created by Marc Lumer. Hachai Publishing Inspirational yet full of humor, Benny s Gift! is a new Benny and Tzvi adventure all about how to great everyone. Children tend to think that prizes and presents need to be expensive to be valuable. When Benny wishes he could give beautiful gifts to his family and friends, Tzvi shows him that the very best gift is one that doesn't cost a cent! Join the two friends on this rollicking adventure, as Benny figures out what this mysterious gift could be... It's a gift that the Torah tells us we should Give people we meet to make them feel good. A gift you can give any time, any place And all that you need is your bright, shining face. What a perfect way to highlight the teaching from Pirkei Avos: Hevei m'kabel kol ahdam b'sei'ver panim yafos.

20. Five Alive! – My Yom Tov Five Senses Written by Dina Rosenfeld illustrated by Tova Leff By using their sense of sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch, the lively children in this book can always figure out which Jewish holiday has arrived. By Hachai Publishing

19. The Forgotten Bracha by Leiba Rimler (Author), Pnina Komar (Illustrator) Join Leah as she learns from a very unusual source the importance of saying brachos on food. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merkos Linyonei Chinuch

18. It's Called Kibud Av Va'Eim - A Story about Honoring Parents by Dina Rosenfeld (Author) In this simple, joyous picture book, a young sister and brother share their enthusiasm for Kibud Av Va'eim. Together, they count what they can do to fulfill this mitzvah from morning to night! One -- we do not make a peep When our parents are asleep! Two -- we get dressed when they say, Three -- put toys back after play! The beautiful illustrations include big bright numbers and scenes of warm and loving family life. How do we honor our parents? Let's all count the ways!

17. Shabbos Shabbos I Love You by Naomi Lieberman (Author), Avram Zmora (Illustrator) Join the two adorable, wide-eyed children as they relish every moment of their favorite day of the week! The playful rhymes take the reader from Shabbos candles, to Kiddush, from kissing the Torah to a Shabbos party. Your own little ones will soon be chanting along with the lively refrain, “Shabbos, Shabbos, I Love You! The excitement of each Shabbos activity shines through Avram Zmora's charming illustrations. The love that this little family has for Shabbos, and for each other, is apparent on every page. At the very end, after Havdalah, there's only one thing to do: look forward to the next Shabbos!

16. Dovy and the Hachnasas Sefer Torah by Malky Weinstock (Author), Steve Pileggi (Illustrator) A Lite Boy book to celebrate the happiness of Torah! Dovy's Uncle Benny has bought a special gift for his shul -- a brand new Sefer Torah! Join Dovy as he experiences the amazing celebration of a Hachnasas Sefer Torah and learns how important the Torah is to us! The Lite Boy Series -- learn ... inspire ... teach ... encourage

15. The Key Under the Pillow: A Story about Honoring Parents by Leah Perl Shollar (Author), Harvey Klineman (Illustrator) In this classic tale of honoring one's parents, Dama ben Nesina keeps his precious gems locked in a strong wooden chest near his father's bed. When Dama has a chance to make a fortune, he realizes that the key to the chest is under his father's pillow, and it is impossible to get the precious stones without waking him up.Will Dama wake his father to get the key and make the sale of a lifetime?

14. The King in the Field Written by Dina Rosenfeld illustrated by Jessica Schiffman The King in the Field is a story of five friends who dream of seeing the king and making some requests. But it's not easy to be admitted to the royal palace, and they wonder if they will ever have the chance. Imagine their surprise when they see that the king has left his palace to walk through the field where they are sitting! Imagine their joy at being so close to their beloved king, their happiness at being able to speak to him face to face! The King in the Field is a parable for the month of Elul, the Hebrew month just before the start of the Jewish New Year, is one of the best times to approach G-d with prayers and requests. In that special month, G-d makes Himself closer and more accessible than ever, just like a king who goes for a walk through a field where his subjects can easily speak to him.