Best Selling Books by Julie Merberg

Fifty biographies of groundbreaking, outspoken, odds-defying Jewish women serve as inspiration and roadmap for the next generation.

Equality starts early, and it begins at home. As soon as girls are big enough to flip through a board book, they can understand the concept that girls are equal to boys. This book underscores that important idea with clear, simple illustrations and clever rhyming text. From encouraging girls to use their voice and to support other girls to showing them that beauty is on the inside to reminding them that no woman is free until all women are free, there are big lessons here, in a small and appealing package.

It takes an effort to think of a scene or person and match it with a single scent. But catch even the slightest whiff of a poignant smell, and you''ll be flooded with memories and associations so vivid you can almost taste them. A Mother''s Bouquet pairs that chemistry and emotion with a charming collection of stories, factoids, literary excerpts, recipes, and quotes about mothers and grandmothers - all with an olfactory glow.Readers will revel in the evocative fragrance of the four scent patches scattered throughout this book- apple pie, talcum powder, gardenias, and perfume. These universally appealing maternal aromas enhance the sensual text and whimsical illustrations for a winning combination of warmth and nostalgia. Also included are mouth-watering recipes for comfort food favorites, from Mom''s chicken soup to chocolate chip cookies, and quotes from literary sources such as Rebecca Wells''s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood."The scents of a mother - from her face cream to her favorite flower - envelops us from the moment we leave the womb; reassure us as children; bring us back to a safe, warm place whenever we catch a whiff of Chanel Number 5, marinara sauce, cheap white wine, lavender, expensive wool, or whatever scents evoke our own moms," reads the text. Mmmm,

Little ones who love to say "No!" can chime in while they learn about iconic activists from Frederick Douglass and Alice Paul to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malala. Each spread introduces an iconic figure—such as Gloria Steinem or Cesar Chavez—along with a super simple summary of the actions they took to change the course of history. Activists of all ages will learn about the abolitionist movement, civil rights, women''s rights, and more! Detailed, colorful art will thoroughly engage toddlers and preschoolers. And the chance to join the refrain on every spread "NO, NO!" is sure to please the tiniest protestors. (A mini history of protest movements at the end of the books is a handy cheat sheet for parents!)

How do you raise a mensch? From respecting parents and grandparents to feeding the hungry and repairing the world (tikkun olam), the mitzvahs illustrated on each page will resonate with the littlest people of the book. This simple, fun, and meaningful introduction to the dos and don''ts of Jewish life is perfect for the newest citizens of the world and the grownups who love them.

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist Paul Gauguin, rhyming text reveals the way of life in a South Seas island village.

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist Henri Rousseau, rhyming text reveals a dream of the jungle and its inhabitants.

Provides a simple introduction to French artist Edgar Degas and his pastel paintings of ballerinas.

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Henri Matisse, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.

The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones.

Provides a simple introduction to the work of French artist Claude Monet, featuring his Impressionist paintings of city and country scenes.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bumblebee and all of their Super Hero friends introduce important concepts in eight adorable board books in a stunning, sturdy slipcase. From letters, colors and shapes and opposites, to superpowers, kindness, and diversity, beloved Super Heroes impart powerful lessons for the littlest super hero fans. The 20-page books are down-sized to feel good in small hands. Gorgeous, classic DC art includes a diverse range of characters. In addition to learning early first words and concepts, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will get a solid introduction to the universe of amazing superpowers, colorful capes, fun sidekicks, cool tools, and other crucial facts about superhero life.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and their friends illustrate how super heroes--and regular people--get from place to place! This latest addition to Downtown Bookworks'' bestselling DC Super Heroes concept board book series uses DC''s classic art and beloved characters to illustrate modes of transportation. Whether they''re flying on their own, or in an Invisible Jet, running faster than the speed of sound, or zipping around in a Batmobile, super heroes make getting around both fast and fun!

From Einstein and the Marx Brothers to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Barbra Streisand, this thoroughly engaging board book will give the youngest members of the tribe lots of reasons to be proud of their heritage. Fun illustrations and entertaining, rhyming text provide an overview of some of the most influential, iconic Jews in recent history, providing context on how each made their mark. Parents, grandparents, and their little ones will enjoy this look at the Jewish impact on the fields of entertainment, literature, musical theater—and even super heroes!

This irresistible board book gives little ones (ages 0–3) an alphabetical introduction to Judaism—the delicious foods, meaningful rituals, lively holidays, expressive language, and more. Hip illustrations accompany snappy, rhyming text in a fun, fabulous package that is a must-have for any Jewish baby''s nursery. This tiny tome covers quintessential foods such as bagels and brisket, rituals and holidays including Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Shabbat, and Hanukkah, as well as important cultural references (F is for Fiddler on the Roof!) with a little Yiddish thrown in. Parents and grandparents will love sharing every concise, funny entry with the little ones in their lives.

DC''s awesome super heroes are terrific role models for young girls. This colorful picture book, illustrated with DC Comics classic art, details the inspiring qualities that make Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl and their friends so powerful. Wonder Woman knows the importance of telling the truth. Bat Girl reads a lot and has impressive technical skills. Supergirl is the only girl to survive from the planet Krypton. Black Canary persuades people to do things with the power of her voice. Illustrated with cool, classic DC art, this fun, colorful book shows how these and other amazing female super heroes use their powers to make the world a safer place. Young readers will also enjoy learning the characters'' compelling origin stories. Girls will see that being different, overcoming fears, exploring new places--and banding together with other strong women--can be pretty powerful.

A celebration of girl power for budding super heroines featuring beloved DC characters from Wonder Woman to Batgirl. Exploring attributes from physical strength to intuition, this introduction to DC''s super heroines is also a catalog of role models for little girls. From Wonder Woman''s ability to find the truth to Black Canary''s powerful voice to Batgirl''s keen mind, readers will find much to admire. Cool, classic art makes for a fun, colorful package.

This chunky book comes with an actual key that little ones about 9 months old and up can use to unlock doors to different types of homes around the world. Behind each door, they will see how children live and play in faraway places. Grasping and manipulating the attached key builds fine motor coordination, as children get a colorful glimpse of family life in other corners of the world—from a nomadic home in Siberia to a bamboo house raised up on stilts in Bangladesh to a houseboat in the Netherlands. Vivid photos illustrate these distant places, and simple, lively text offers interesting details (and new vocabulary!) about everyday life. Kids enjoy unlocking the sturdy doors so much they will want to read this book again and again.

DC super heroes come from all over the universe! They look different, think differently, and have unique talents. Working together makes them stronger. Superman and Supergirl come from the planet Krypton, and they can fly. Aqualad and Aquaman can breathe underwater. Beast Boy is green and Starfire is orange. And Cyborg has robotic body parts. All of DC''s super heroes have special talents, and each one is valued for the things that make them different! The ways in which they support one another and do great things together will inspire the littlest super hero fans and citizens of the world.

A must-have for the littlest shoe lovers! This sparkly, tactile, totally fabulous book is for all of the little girls--(even those who have barely begun to walk!)--who can''t get enough of new, beautiful shoes. Along with their shoe-loving moms, they will adore the gorgeous pictures and textures--of leopard print flats, strappy gold sandals, warm furry boots, and more! Every fashionable page features a little something extra.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and more of DC''s beloved super heroes illustrate the importance of kindness. Batman shares his cool tools with Robin. Wonder Woman teaches Wonder Girl how to use a magic lasso. Aquaman cares for the creatures in the sea. Green Lantern will rush off to help any member of the Corps who is in trouble. All of the super heroes look out for people who aren''t as strong as they are! In doing so, they show that greatness comes from giving to others.

Six doors can be unlocked (with a real key!) to reveal fanciful cakes at the bakery, colorful toys at the toy store, and more hidden treasures. In addition to enhancing fine motor skills, the book teaches vocabulary, colors, and counting—in the most delightful way. SIX DOORS CAN be unlocked (with a real key!) to reveal fanciful cakes at the bakery, colorful toys at the toy store, and more hidden treasures. In addition to enhancing fine motor skills, the book teaches vocabulary, colors, and counting—in the most delightful way. This follow-up to the successful Turn the Key, also a collaboration between Julie Merberg and Lucinda McQueen, offers more fun for tiny fingers and curious minds.

Kids'' favorite animals as featured in fine art make for a kid-pleasing, parent-pleasing concept book. With Art from the Start books, even the youngest of readers can appreciate what fine art has to offer. In Animals in Art, wildlife abounds! From Renoir’s beloved pets to Degas’ majestic horses and Rousseau’s fanciful monkeys, the ten beautiful animal paintings in this book will thoroughly engage babies and toddlers. Spare, rhyming text and famous paintings make reading this book (again and again) a pleasure for grownups as well!

The unique TURN THE KEY package (with a working key and locks on every page) makes opening the doors every bit as fun as learning about farm animals. This chunky book comes with an actual key that little ones about 9 months old and up can use to unlock doors to different buildings around the farm. Behind each door, they will discover adorable animals and other images of life on a farm. Grasping and manipulating the attached key builds fine motor coordination, as children get a lively tour of a working farm--from a pig pen to a chicken coop to a big red barn, and more. Beautiful photos are accompanied by simple rhyming text. Kids enjoy unlocking the sturdy doors so much they will want to read this book again and again.

The Big Book of Wonder Woman is an action-packed, beautifully illustrated tribute to the iconic super hero. Wonder Woman has been the most popular female super hero for more than 75 years! Smart, powerful, and kind, she is also an excellent role model for young girls. This book gives young fans (ages 4 and up) a detailed introduction to the Amazon princess--from her origin story and her extraordinary superpowers to her Justice League friends, her enemies, and her most impressive feats. Illustrated with classic DC comic book art, and packaged in a fabulous foil cover, this is a special addition to every super hero bookshelf.

Famous paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, and other major artists expose babies and toddlers to fine art and common first words. Art from the Start board books introduce basic concepts through fine art. The ten famous paintings in this beautiful little book instill an early love of art and help little ones to learn common first words. From “Mama, Daddy, and Baby” in Mary Cassatt’s masterpieces to “Stars, Moon, and Goodnight,” in Van Gogh’s Starry Night, each carefully chosen artwork gives children a different and beautiful way to look at familiar objects in the world around them. Similarly, Art from the Start: How is Mona Lisa Feeling? teaches feelings through famous portraits.

From the best-selling Mini Masters series The perfect art books to share with toddlers and kids to start an early appreciation of famous artists. An introduction to art history specifically designed for young children: The Mini Masters Boxed Set pairs art by a master with simple and rhythmic text that will enchant your child. Packed in a colorful box, the set of four beautiful board books include Dancing with Degas, A Picnic with Monet, A Magical Day with Matisse, and In the Garden with Van Gogh. The perfect books for toddlers and young kids to start learning about and appreciating masterful works of art Ideal for family reading and introducing toddlers to art Created by Suzanne Bober and Julie Merberg, the co-authors of the successful Mini Masters series: A Magical Day with Matisse, A Picnic with Monet, Dancing with Degas, Dreaming with Rousseau, In the Garden with Van Gogh, On an Island with Gauguin, Painting with Picasso, Quiet Time with Cassatt, Sharing with Renoir, and Sunday with Seurat. If you and your child liked the New York Times bestseller, They All Saw a Cat, you will love the Mini Masters Boxed Set. The perfect art books to share with toddlers and kids to start an early appreciation of famous artists. Kids will love the beautiful, colorful paintings and simple stories written in rhythmic text Perfect for quiet family reading time Board books for kids ages 1-4 Children''s books for toddlers and preschoolers

This whimsically illustrated board book offers a delightful A-to-Z overview of modern design icons for the toddler set. Parents who appreciate architecture and modern design will get a kick out of sharing their passion with little ones. From Frank Lloyd Wright''s Fallingwater to Knoll furniture to Noguchi sculptures, Baby''s First Eames makes timeless structures and styles fun and accessible for aesthetes of all ages.

Provides a simple introduction to French artist Edgar Degas and his pastel paintings of ballerinas.

Little fashionistas will love touching different textures and discovering what''s inside this collection of fabulous pint-sized purses. The little girl who won''t leave home without a headband--who''s had fashion sense since she donned her first onesie--will love touching and turning the pages of MY FAVORITE PURSE. From a fuzzy bunny backpack to a sparkly wristlet to a crocodile tote, every purse features an inter-active element to engage growing minds. Cool textures, flaps, and rhyming text will entertain accessories fans of all ages. This is the perfect companion to MY FAVORITE SHOES!

Fine art meets basic concepts in board books by the bestselling authors of Mini Masters Ten famous portraits by world renowned artists teach the littlest art lovers about feelings. Beautiful artwork from a “playful” Winslow Homer to a “mad” Paul Gauguin to daVinci’s very “mysterious” Mona Lisa will engage babies and their parents alike!

Two new board books in this very successful series feature beautiful paintings by Renoir and Seurat. The rhyming text links the paintings together in two imaginative stories. Sharing with Renoir celebrates the special times between parents and children, siblings and friends. Sunday with Seurat leads children through a wonderful day that begins at the park, moves to the beach and ends at the circus.

Young readers and budding activists can learn their letter sounds and a fun dose of women''s history all at once with fabulously illustrated Feminist Flashcards. Each colorful card has lots of learning and entertainment value: A single letter represents an important feminist—from Angela Davis to Zadie Smith. A simple, age appropriate description of her accomplishments or significance to the feminist movement is accompanied by an inspiring quote. In addition to the cards, a 32-page book provides a timeline of women''s rights around the world. Famous quotes and astonishing facts about sexist laws and practices contextualize the women featured in the cards, and their causes. The cards can also be used for a number of fun games: matching, hidden pictures, and more!

Two new board books in this very successful series feature beautiful paintings by Renoir and Seurat. The rhyming text links the paintings together in two imaginative stories. Sharing with Renoir celebrates the special times between parents and children, siblings and friends. Sunday with Seurat leads children through a wonderful day that begins at the park, moves to the beach and ends at the circus.

With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artist s timeless paintings in this little masterpiece.

Jewish-themed concept board book