Mazel Toes!

Celebrate Jewish joy, family love, and playful rhymes in this charming board book for babies and toddlers.

"This heartwarming story shows love for a baby through rhymes peppered with Yiddish words and playful jokes. . ." --Booklist

"This sweet book is a perfect gift for a baby shower, new baby, or for any Jewish toddler in your life. With simple rhyming text and strongly colored illustrations, this board book depicts a variety of families showing love for their babies. " --American Jewish Libraries

With sweet gestures for every part of the body--like a kiss on the keppie and a boop on the nose--Mazel Toes! is a heartfelt love letter from parent to child. Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble's cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families, from historic shtetls to modern-day homes.

Why Families Are Falling in Love with Mazel Toes!:
- Jewish Family Celebration: A joyful way to introduce babies to Jewish culture, love, and tradition.
- Interactive and Playful: Encourages bonding through gestures like smooches, tickles, and cuddles.
- Yiddish with Love: Sprinkles in gentle Yiddish words, with a helpful glossary for learning and sharing.
- Perfect for Gifting: Ideal for baby showers, brises, namings, or welcoming any Jewish newborn.

Whether for bedtime snuggles or daytime play, Mazel Toes! is a warm embrace in book form--a celebration of tradition, language, and the boundless love between parent and child.