My Shofar
A Rosh Hashanah Board Book
Format:Board book
Publisher:Behrman House Inc.,U.S.
Publishing:2nd Sep '25
£7.99
This title is due to be published on 2nd September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
"Joyful illustrations and vibrant backgrounds make this a delightful addition to holiday collections."–School Library Journal
On Rosh Hashanah, the shofar's loud sound can surprise us and help us pay attention. It makes us think about how we can do better in the coming year.
Is it LOUD or is it QUIET? A young elephant wants to blow the shofar, the traditional horn played during the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah, but it comes out too quiet. Elephant must try again and again. This board book by prolific children's author Ann D. Koffsky is the fourth in the series about Jewish objects and basic concepts, following My Mezuzah, My Dreidel, and My Matzah.
"In this charming board book, a young elephant struggles to make a sound with her shofar until her mother helps clear it. The opposite concepts of “quiet” and “loud” are introduced through the playful storytelling: “I want it to be loud! Toot. Toot. I will try again. That was not loud. That was quiet.” A brief note at the end explains the shofar’s role on Rosh Hashanah. It does not mention other key shofar calls, including “shevarim” and “t’ruah,” nor does it discuss the shofar’s use on Yom Kippur. VERDICT Joyful illustrations and vibrant backgrounds make this a delightful addition to holiday collections."
–School Library Journal
ISBN: 9781681156149
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
12 pages