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About The Book
A heartwarming, Shabbat-themed story featuring a diverse community and real Jerusalem history—perfect for animal lovers.
Every Shabbat Jacob and his horse Soosie set out to deliver Ezra and Esther’s delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors. But what happens when Jacob is sick? Will everyone get their challah in time for Shabbat?
This heart-warming story highlights the important Jewish values of caring for animals and the sick. It is based on the history of Angel Bakery, the oldest commercial bakery in Israel. The charming illustrations capture picturesque turn of the century Jerusalem and its diverse group of residents.
Soosie: The Horse that Saved Shabbat is a National Jewish Book Award Finalist, recieved a Starred Kirkus Review, and was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Book. A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.
Every Shabbat Jacob and his horse Soosie set out to deliver Ezra and Esther’s delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors. But what happens when Jacob is sick? Will everyone get their challah in time for Shabbat?
This heart-warming story highlights the important Jewish values of caring for animals and the sick. It is based on the history of Angel Bakery, the oldest commercial bakery in Israel. The charming illustrations capture picturesque turn of the century Jerusalem and its diverse group of residents.
Soosie: The Horse that Saved Shabbat is a National Jewish Book Award Finalist, recieved a Starred Kirkus Review, and was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Book. A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.
About The Illustrator
Menahem Halberstadt lives in Israel with his wife and children. Aside from his busy picture book illustration work, Menahem creates the artwork used in the Netflix Series, Shtisel.
Product Details
- Publisher: Kalaniot Books (March 2, 2021)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780998852775
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
A heartwarming tale with an abundance of kindness, love, and tradition.
– Kirkus Reviews
The folkloric style, the historical Jerusalem setting, the engaging illustrations, and the upbeat message will delight all readers of this charming tale. A National Jewish Book Award Finalist, picture book
– National Jewish Book Awards
This highly recommended story would make a wonderful read-aloud and is an excellent resource for educators, parents, animal lovers, challah connoisseurs, and those?—?like Soosie?—?who love to wander the streets of Jerusalem.
– Michal Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council
Set in Jerusalem in the early 20th century, it tells of a clever horse who delivered the challah on her own when the baker’s boy felt too ill to drive the cart. Bright, engaging illustrations bring the characters and setting to life, as Soosie travels through historic Jerusalem in this finely crafted, heartwarming story.
– Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights
With the lyrical repetition of Lehman-Wilzig’s text and Halberstadt’s vivid, expressive artwork, this simple tale carries deeper messages about honoring everyday heroes, caring for the community and the Jewish value of kindness to animals.
– Sarah Yahr Tucker, Hadassah Magazine
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