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Age Range
3 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2023-10-03
Page Count
32
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
979-8888590089
Lexile
650
Themes
food
Jewish culture & traditions
jewish tradition
Jewish holidays
family
community

Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community. Readers will be hungry by the story’s end!” – School Library Journal

When their mama's home-baked babka goes missing, brothers Sammy and Sol set off into their diverse Jewish neighborhood to find it. Instead, they encounter other delicious treats and words of wisdom at each house they visit. But there might be some clues along the way as to who the culprit is... Solve the mystery of the missing babka in this heartwarming and humorous tale of community members coming together for Shabbat.

This book and supporting resources are a part of the "Cuisine" unit within RIF's Read for Success Early Childhood collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.

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Age Range
3 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2023-10-03
Page Count
32
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
979-8888590089
Lexile
650
Themes
food
Jewish culture & traditions
jewish tradition
Jewish holidays
family
community
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