Goodnight Bubbala

Illustrated by Jill Weber
Contributions by Ina Garten
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
On sale Oct 15, 2019 | 32 Pages | 9780525554776

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This festive parody reimagines a classic bedtime book as a lively Jewish family gathering complete with bubbies and zeydes—a perfect gift or read aloud that includes an exclusive latke recipe by Ina Garten, TV’s Barefoot Contessa!
 
In the small blue room there was a bubbala, and a little shmatta,
and then—oy vey!—came the whole mishpacha!
 
This zesty parody of one of America's favorite picture books offers a very different bedtime routine: one that is full of family exuberance and love. Instead of whispers of “hush,” this bedtime includes dancing and kvelling, and of course, noshing—because this little bunny is a Jewish bunny, and this joyous book celebrates the Jewish values of cherishing your loved ones, expressing gratitude, and being generous.
 
Filled with Yiddish words, the book includes a phonetic glossary and even an easy latke recipe by beloved cookbook author Ina Garten, who calls the book “brilliant, beautiful, important, and so much fun!”
© Jill Weber
Jill Weber has illustrated numerous books for children and adults, including The Story of Hanukkah; the Sydney Taylor Book Award winner The Story of Passover; and the New York Times bestseller The Christmas Tree, which was written by Julie Salamon. She lives on a farm in New Hampshire. View titles by Jill Weber

Goodnight Bubbala - Read Aloud With Author Sheryl Haft | Brightly Storytime Together

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This festive parody reimagines a classic bedtime book as a lively Jewish family gathering complete with bubbies and zeydes—a perfect gift or read aloud that includes an exclusive latke recipe by Ina Garten, TV’s Barefoot Contessa!
 
In the small blue room there was a bubbala, and a little shmatta,
and then—oy vey!—came the whole mishpacha!
 
This zesty parody of one of America's favorite picture books offers a very different bedtime routine: one that is full of family exuberance and love. Instead of whispers of “hush,” this bedtime includes dancing and kvelling, and of course, noshing—because this little bunny is a Jewish bunny, and this joyous book celebrates the Jewish values of cherishing your loved ones, expressing gratitude, and being generous.
 
Filled with Yiddish words, the book includes a phonetic glossary and even an easy latke recipe by beloved cookbook author Ina Garten, who calls the book “brilliant, beautiful, important, and so much fun!”

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© Jill Weber
Jill Weber has illustrated numerous books for children and adults, including The Story of Hanukkah; the Sydney Taylor Book Award winner The Story of Passover; and the New York Times bestseller The Christmas Tree, which was written by Julie Salamon. She lives on a farm in New Hampshire. View titles by Jill Weber

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Goodnight Bubbala - Read Aloud With Author Sheryl Haft | Brightly Storytime Together

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