It's a Mitzvah!

Small Deeds with Big Heart

Illustrated by Suzy Ultman
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$9.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Rise x Penguin Workshop
24 per carton
On sale Sep 02, 2025 | 9780593751954
Age 1-3 years
Reading Level: Lexile 470L | Fountas & Pinnell K
Sales rights: World

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Learn the importance of doing good deeds every day in this charming, modern board book that introduces a Jewish tradition to curious young readers!

Introduce young readers to everyday good deeds in this whimsical board book, part of the unique My First Books of Jewish Culture series! Incorporating both Jewish traditions and Jewish culture, offering a unique depiction of Judaism, author and artist Suzy Ultman inspires others to bring kindness, connection, and peace to the world by melding her own Jewish upbringing with her current trend-setting aesthetic to create a much-needed series of gorgeous, appealing, and perfectly simple books that will inform and entertain Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike. With vibrant illustrations and text in bold, clear type, this board book is the perfect way to celebrate Judaism with the whole family!
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"A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children will want to know about its meaning and applications." —School Library Journal

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Learn the importance of doing good deeds every day in this charming, modern board book that introduces a Jewish tradition to curious young readers!

Introduce young readers to everyday good deeds in this whimsical board book, part of the unique My First Books of Jewish Culture series! Incorporating both Jewish traditions and Jewish culture, offering a unique depiction of Judaism, author and artist Suzy Ultman inspires others to bring kindness, connection, and peace to the world by melding her own Jewish upbringing with her current trend-setting aesthetic to create a much-needed series of gorgeous, appealing, and perfectly simple books that will inform and entertain Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike. With vibrant illustrations and text in bold, clear type, this board book is the perfect way to celebrate Judaism with the whole family!

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Praise

"A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children will want to know about its meaning and applications." —School Library Journal