Mazel Toes!

Celebrate Jewish joy, family love, and playful rhymes in this charming board book for babies and toddlers. "This heartwarming story shows love for a baby through rhymes peppered with Yiddish words and playful jokes. . ." --Booklist "This sweet book is a perfect gift for a baby shower, new baby, or for any Jewish toddler in your life. With simple rhyming text and strongly colored illustrations, this board book depicts a variety of families showing love for their babies. " --American Jewish Libraries With sweet gestures for every part of the body--like a kiss on the keppie and a boop on the nose--Mazel Toes! is a heartfelt love letter from parent to child. Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble's cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families, from historic shtetls to modern-day homes. Why Families Are Falling in Love with Mazel Toes!: - Jewish Family Celebration: A joyful way to introduce babies to Jewish culture, love, and tradition. - Interactive and Playful: Encourages bonding through gestures like smooches, tickles, and cuddles. - Yiddish with Love: Sprinkles in gentle Yiddish words, with a helpful glossary for learning and sharing. - Perfect for Gifting: Ideal for baby showers, brises, namings, or welcoming any Jewish newborn. Whether for bedtime snuggles or daytime play, Mazel Toes! is a warm embrace in book form--a celebration of tradition, language, and the boundless love between parent and child.

Author:

Audrey Barbakoff

Publisher:

Collective Book Studio

Publication Date:

Oct 28, 2025

Number of pages:

24 pages

Binding:

Board Book

ISBN-10:

1685555624

ISBN-13:

9781685555627