cover image Next Year in Jerusalem: 3000 Years of Jewish Stories

Next Year in Jerusalem: 3000 Years of Jewish Stories

Howard Schwartz. Puffin Books, $6.99 (64pp) ISBN 978-0-14-056438-9

Reverent, peaceful watercolors in rainbow hues accompany this collection of Jewish stories adapted from a variety of sources that explain ancient customs and history, such as the importance of tzedakah, or charity, and the miracle at King David's tomb. All ages. (May)