New Children’s Books: A Magical Shoebox and Animals from Everywhere

"Where's the Potty on This Ark?," Kerry Olitzky; illustration by Abigail Tompkins, Kar-Ben; ages 1-4 -- Even on Noah's Ark, the animals need to use the potty. Young kids will be delightfully surprised with this inventive spin on the biblical story of Noah, from the Book of Genesis. As Noah and his wife, Naamah, greet each of the animals onto the ark, Naamah makes sure they are comfortable.

BOSTON (JTA) – From an African warthog to swinging orangutans, animals from all corners of the planet are featured in two stories among a new crop of children’s books at the Jewish New Year that also includes a lyrical poem of the biblical story of Creation and a magical story about an ordinary shoebox.

And a bonus: An illustrated picture book tells the story of Regina Jonas, the German Jewish girl who followed her dream to become the first woman ordained as a rabbi.

Young ones can get a jump start on the new year by turning the pages on these entertaining and informative reads.

  • 'Who's Got the Etrog?'
  • 'Where's the Potty on This Ark?'
  • 'Shani's Shoebox'
  • 'Regina Persisted: An Untold Story'
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