The Midnight Mitzvah

by Ruth Horowitz, Jenny Meilihove (Illustrator)

Overview

In this retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law), Hanina Chipmunk knows it’s a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed? She tries to do her good deed in secret, under the cover of darkness. But Hanina will need her wits and bravery to complete her mitzvah. Endnotes unpack the original tale and the Jewish value of helping those in need (tzedakah).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798888592359
Publisher:	Barefoot Books
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Ruth Horowitz is the award-winning author of children's books about bats, giant cockroaches, horseshoe crabs, family, friends, and community. She has also worked as a school librarian and a newspaper editor. Ruth lives in Rhode Island, USA, with her husband.

Jenny Meilihove, an Israeli children’s book writer and illustrator, paints dreamy scenes with gouache, pencils, and crayons. Her work delves into magical moments, evoking warm feelings and exploring beautiful themes. Passionate about crafting children’s books, Jenny finds joy in the naive and vibrant world they create, where anything is possible.