![]() ![]() Humor, touching moments between family and friends, and lots of information about the Jewish New Year are all combined in this lovely picture book for holiday sharingĪnna Schnur-Fishman and Alexandra Steele-MorganĪnnie is excited about the Tashlich ceremony on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah, when her family will walk to Turtle Rock Creek and throw crumbs into the water, as symbols of mistakes made the past year. But there is one mistake on Izzy’s “I’m sorry” list that he’s finding especially hard to say out loud. Izzy’s favorite part of Rosh Hashanah is Tashlich, a joyous ceremony in which people apologize for the mistakes they made in the previous year and thus clean the slate as the new year begins. The book’s activities and discussion starters Children learn how to use positive words toĮxpress negative emotions such as frustration andĪnger. Words contain much power and can be harmful and In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake isĪn adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. Want their children to learn: It’s okay to make a This book presents a life lesson that all parents Goldie decides to forgive herīrother and to say she’s sorry for yelling at him. In time-out, Goldie ponders life without her brotherĪnd realizes she would miss his baby smell and Goldie is mad that her baby brother, Nicholas,ĭrooled all over her favorite doll and she yells at Hardest words to say, even to those you love. Two best friends find out that “I’m sorry” can be the More sophisticated than others, so select carefully.) ![]() Specific dilemmas, this book teaches young childrenīasic moral values. ![]() Through funny, multiple-choice questions to solve But even though he feels bad, Tumford has trouble saying “I’m sorry.” Tumford isn’t really a terrible cat, but he has a way of finding mischief of one kind or another-tracking dirt into the house, knocking over breakable things, and disrupting fancy parties. What happens next speaks to issues of repentance and forgiveness in ways young children can readily connect with. Slinger confiscates Lilly’s treasures for the rest of the day. She is so eager to show off her prized possessions to her classmates that she has a hard time listening, being considerate of others, and waiting until the appropriate time to share. One day Lilly comes to school with a new pair of movie-star sunglasses, three shiny quarters, and best of all, a purple plastic purse. Lilly the mouse loves everything about school, especially her teacher, Mr. ![]()
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