New Releases by Jane Breskin Zalben

Jane Breskin Zalben is the author of Gingerbread Dreidels (2024), A Moon for Moe and Mo (2018), Hey, Mama Goose (2014), Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa (2014), Pearl Plants a Tree (2014).

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Gingerbread Dreidels

release date: Aug 27, 2024
Gingerbread Dreidels
Chanukah and Christmas come together in this story of an interfaith, intergenerational family''s blended holiday. Gelt and gingerbread, menorahs and trees, red and green and blue and white . . . Double the celebration in this cozy read-aloud perfect for upcoming holiday season! When Christmas and the first night of Chanukah occur on the same day, Sophie and Max are confused. The children are used to the two parts of their identity remaining separate, celebrating with each part of their family in turn. But this year is different: all their grandparents are coming to partake in both Jewish and Christian traditions together. Complete with a sweet acknowledgment of the concern at the forefront of each child’s mind—how will this affect the presents?—Gingerbread Dreidels is a story for interfaith families that shows how love is at the center of every holiday.

A Moon for Moe and Mo

release date: Aug 07, 2018
A Moon for Moe and Mo
An interfaith friendship develops when Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, overlaps with the Muslim holiday of Ramadan--an occurence that happens only once every thirty years or so. Moses Feldman, a Jewish boy, lives at one end of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, while Mohammed Hassan, a Muslim boy, lives at the other. One day they meet at Sahadi''s market while out shopping with their mothers and are mistaken for brothers. A friendship is born, and the boys bring their families together to share rugelach and date cookies in the park as they make a wish for peace.

Hey, Mama Goose

release date: Jun 30, 2014
Hey, Mama Goose
When the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe runs out of room for her big family, she turns to her trusted real estate agent. Mama Goose has the perfect house: Snow White''s cottage, complete with seven small beds. Snow White and the dwarfs take over Rapunzel''s castle; Rapunzel moves in with Rumpelstiltskin, and so on, until all of the residents of Fairy Tale Land are bumped into a different dwelling.

Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa

release date: May 30, 2014
Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa
When Pearl arrives home from school one day, her mother is waiting to tell her that Grandpa has died. Pearl discovers a way to keep her grandfather''s memory alive --- by bringing life to marigolds, as he did every year. This book is built around the ritual of sitting shiva.

Pearl Plants a Tree

release date: May 30, 2014
Pearl Plants a Tree
A charming introduction to the Jewish tree-planting holiday of Tu B''Sh''Vat is accompanied by information on tree-planting holidays around the world, instructions for growing a tree, and the story of young Pearl as she and her grandfather nurture and plant her tree.

Mousterpiece

release date: Aug 21, 2012
Mousterpiece
Janson the mouse, who lives in a museum, becomes an acclaimed artist by copying the styles of paintings she sees there. Includes notes about the artists and works featured.

Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah

release date: May 28, 2012
Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah
Chanukah''s here, and Pearl is looking forward to celebrating it with her family. But there''s one problem -- Pearl''s just found out that her cousins Harry and Sophie will be joining them for all eight nights of Chanukah, and she fears the worst. After all, it was Sophie who once put a latke on Pearl''s chair for her to sit on! Fortunately, Pearl doesn''t have time to worry about her cousins, because each night they do something special: They make menorahs, prepare latkes and jelly doughnuts, and make dreidels and puppets. It''s then that Pearl realizes the true joy of Chanukah comes from being with loved ones! With easy-to-follow instructions included for each activity, Pearl''s Eight Days of Chanukah is ideal for families who wish to create their own special Chanukah traditions.

Leap

release date: Mar 04, 2009
Leap
Daniel says: life caused me to grow up fast. Real fast. Like overnight. Krista says: The real me—the one who knew I should treat Daniel the way I''d want to be treated—was angry at the other me. I just didn''t want to lose Bobby by taking sides with Daniel.Daniel and Krista used to be inseparable. Now that they''re older, they''ve drifted apart—but when an accident leaves Daniel temporarily paralyzed, he needs his old friend more than ever. And Krista wants to help him. Only it''s not as easy as it seems, not when Krista''s feelings for another boy, Bobby, keep getting in the way. And it doesn''t help that Daniel and Bobby were both star swimmers—before Daniel''s accident, that is. Growing up is hard on everyone, but it''s up to Krista to prove how strong friendship can be.

Pearl¿s Eight Days of Chanukah

release date: Apr 01, 2008
Pearl¿s Eight Days of Chanukah
Chanukah¿s here, & Pearl is looking forward to celebrating it with her family. But there¿s one problem -- Pearl¿s just found out that her cousins Harry & Sophie will be joining them for all eight nights of Chanukah, & she fears the worst. After all, it was Sophie who once put a latke on Pearl¿s chair for her to sit on! Fortunately, Pearl doesn¿t have time to worry about her cousins, because each night they do something special: they make menorahs, prepare latkes & jelly doughnuts, & make dreidels & puppets. It¿s then that Pearl realizes the true joy of Chanukah comes from being with loved ones! With easy-to-follow instructions included for each activity, this book is ideal for families who wish to create their own special Chanukah traditions. Ages 3-8. Full-color illus.

Paths to Peace

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Paths to Peace
Biographies of sixteen peacemakers who made a difference in the world.-- Provided by publisher.

Saturday Night at the Beastro

release date: Jul 27, 2004
Saturday Night at the Beastro
Dinner is served at the Beastro, and it''s like no meal seen before! Fang-smacking delicacies grace the tables, with sloths, slugs, and crunchy bugs wiggling on platters. And for dessert, there''s nothing like batwing pudding to delight the palate -- all washed down with a glass of skunk juice!For this rowdy gathering of hungry monsters, the Beastro is well prepared to satisfy the strangest of appetites. Jane Breskin Zalben and Steven Zalben''s unique verse and eclectic artwork -- created with original photography, digital manipulation, hand painting, and detailed collage -- combine to make this one of the most stunningly stylish and unusually elegant affairs ever!

Earth to Andrew O. Blechman

release date: Oct 01, 2000
Earth to Andrew O. Blechman
"Andrew O. Blechman, aspiring comedian, makes a deal with his downstairs neighbor Lou Pearlstein, a former vaudevillian....The special relationship developed between Andrew and Mr. Pearlstein is especially heartwarming and satisfying. Jokes intertwined in a fictional story with lots of love and affection is sure to be a hit." —Nassau Library System "Zalben excels at depicting the rich diversity and fast pace of New York City as a backdrop for an affectionate portrayal of a closely knit family...she succeeds in developing the intergenerational relationship between Andrew and his elderly pal." —School Library Journal

Unfinished Dreams

release date: Jan 01, 1996
Unfinished Dreams
Jason, a nine-year-old Jewish boy, pursues his dream of becoming a great violinist even as he deals with disappointments and deaths of his grandfather and his principal who is dying of AIDS.

Beni's First Chanukah

release date: Sep 15, 1994

The Fortuneteller in 5B

release date: Nov 01, 1993
The Fortuneteller in 5B
"A warm story of two girls as they grow up and begin to find their place in the world." Publishers Weekly

Water from the Moon

release date: Jan 01, 1987
Water from the Moon
During her sophomore year in high school, Nicole Bernstein of New York City learns that relationships with girlfriends or admired boys can be painful, and that not everyone is capable of giving or loving to the same degree.

Here's Looking at You, Kid

Here's Looking at You, Kid
Seventeen-year-old Eric, movie buff and Chinese food connoisseur, considers frizzy-haired, slightly overweight Enid his best friend, but dreams of dating the beautiful blonde pompon girl Kimberley.

Maybe it Will Rain Tomorrow

Maybe it Will Rain Tomorrow
Her music and a special friend help Beth, who now lives with her remarried father, through the difficult period following her mother''s suicide.

Porcupine's Christmas Blues

Porcupine's Christmas Blues
Lonely and sad at Christmastime, Porcupine feels better with the support of his friends.

A Perfect Nose for Ralph

A Perfect Nose for Ralph
When his panda''s fuzzy black nose falls off and gets lost, a little boy looks for a perfect nose with which to replace it.

Will You Count the Stars Without Me?

Will You Count the Stars Without Me?
Saddened by the separation from his mate who has gone in search of food, Saba learns to survive with the help of friends who keep him busy.

Basil and Hillary

Basil and Hillary
The barnyard animals'' efforts to help two pigs set up housekeeping are washed away with the rain.
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