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Children have some of the best books! Think about it. They get cool illustrations and great stories, all in about twenty pages or less. Even better, children’s books have the best messages. Having taken a class in college on children’s literature, I’ve grown to really appreciate the wide variety of stories out there geared towards kids.

So, what could be better than a children’s book? A children’s book in Hebrew!

During a book fair held at my synagogue a few weeks ago, I noticed a copy of The Giving Tree for sale on a display table. Well, I love this book, so it should come as no surprise that I decided to go look at it. Upon arriving at the table, I was surprised to see that the book was entirely in Hebrew! The combination was unexpected (although it shouldn’t have been since it was a book fair at my synagogue!).

Leafing through the pages of the beloved classic, I started to wonder. Are there others like this? The answer is yes! While browsing the web, I came across a site that sells a bunch of famous children’s books in Hebrew. It had everything from Dr. Seuss to Curious George to Madeleine to Frog and Toad to Where the Wild Things Are to Goodnight Moon. The selection was awesome.

You might be thinking, why would I ever buy these books when I can go get them in English? I understand that not everyone has the same crazy passion for books that I have. And, I’m secretly a kid at heart, so children’s books really appeal to me. But, imagine how much you could learn from these books! What better way to learn some Hebrew than through your favorite stories. The dialogue is basic (it’s meant for kids), and since you know the story, you can get the gist of what’s being said.

So, if you’re looking for a way to spice up your reading life and learn something new, this is it! You can find most of these books through Amazon, so have fun exploring!

-Sarah