Sadie’s Shabbat Stories
Written by Melissa Stoller; illustrated by Lisa Goldbert
https://www.amazon.com/Sadies-Shabbat-Stories-Melissa-Stoller/dp/1950169332
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
Every Shabbat, Sadie's Nana tells the most wonderful stories about their ancestors. Sadie hangs on Nana's every word. She hopes more than anything to be able to tell incredible stories like Nana. This is a beautiful story about the strong bond between a grandmother and grandchild, family traditions, and storytelling. The illustrations are gorgeous and complement the text perfectly. This is a perfect read aloud for families to enjoy together and will likely spark conversations about the readers' ancestors
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
SADIE'S SHABBAT STORIES is the perfect book to read with children at Shabbat or at any time. Although the stories focus on tales of Jewish ancestors and their belongings, this book really is about family ties...of any religion. Reading about the travels Sadie's relatives took and their difficulties will spark important conversations, and will hopefully inspire children to tell their own stories. The wonderful writing and the gorgeous illustrations make this a book to be read over and over again.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2020
Sadie's Shabbat Stories is a beautiful book that celebrates Jewish traditions through the tender inter-generational bond between Sadie and her grandmother. This, stunningly illustrated story, connects Sadie's family traditions to their personal histories, which strengthens Sadie's bond with her grandmother, and also gives her a deeper understanding of her faith, while adding meaning and relevance to each tradition. This is a celebration of how traditions and faith are richly inter-woven like threads in a tapestry. Its uniqueness is so universal and defines how we all connect through stories of tradition and faith- and I believe all faiths share this. I highly recomment this as an excellent book for classrooms and also inter-faith discussions.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
Readers will fall in love with Melissa Stoller’s inter-generational tale, which is rich with meaningful gems. Passing down stories is a beautiful way to make family connections. Children and adults alike will be warmed in the glow of Shabbat with Sadie and Nana. Lisa Goldberg’s gorgeous illustrations add lovely sub-stories to the book. SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES is a must read!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
I loved reading Sadie's Shabbat Stories by Melissa Stoller. It is a gorgeous and endearing story about a little girl named Sadie and her Nana who celebrate Shabbat together every week. Sadie and her grandmother bake challah and set the table together. The sweet grandchild listens to Nana tell her story about Sadie's ancestors through the objects like the story about the candlesticks, the kiddush cup story, and the challah cover story. Eventually Sadie tells Nana her own story. The beautiful tone and language used by the author and the gorgeous sweeping illustrations by Lisa Goldberg swept me away to my own stories that my family holds dear as well as to stories about the Jewish people and their traditions. Sadie's Shabbat Stories is a must read for any family with young children! Not only is a beautiful tale based on Melissa Stoller's own family stories, but it is a guide to help a family learn how to share important stories about their grandparents, great-grandparents, and all the descendants who came before them. It is so important to remember our precious family stories and heritage. Well done, Melissa!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
The perfect holiday or “any day”gift for the special
Children in your life. Sadie’s Shabbat Stories will be your guide and inspiration to begin your own family traditions. Wrap your arms around your children as lovingly as Nana’s embroidered cover hugged the shabbat challah, and enjoy this heartwarming story of love that lasts forever. Melissa Stoller has the special gift of writing heartwarming stories for children of all ages to read, share, and enjoy.
One person found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
When I read a review online that the drawings in 'Sadie's Shabbat Stories' were "Chagall-like," I thought I would get a copy for my family. We couldn't be more pleased. The story is warm and loving and the illustrations add a fanciful dream-like element that captured our imagination. We'll definitely be reading it again and again.
Written by Melissa Stoller; illustrated by Lisa Goldbert
https://www.amazon.com/Sadies-Shabbat-Stories-Melissa-Stoller/dp/1950169332
- Jenna Grodzicki
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
Every Shabbat, Sadie's Nana tells the most wonderful stories about their ancestors. Sadie hangs on Nana's every word. She hopes more than anything to be able to tell incredible stories like Nana. This is a beautiful story about the strong bond between a grandmother and grandchild, family traditions, and storytelling. The illustrations are gorgeous and complement the text perfectly. This is a perfect read aloud for families to enjoy together and will likely spark conversations about the readers' ancestors
- Ellen L
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
SADIE'S SHABBAT STORIES is the perfect book to read with children at Shabbat or at any time. Although the stories focus on tales of Jewish ancestors and their belongings, this book really is about family ties...of any religion. Reading about the travels Sadie's relatives took and their difficulties will spark important conversations, and will hopefully inspire children to tell their own stories. The wonderful writing and the gorgeous illustrations make this a book to be read over and over again.
- S.R. Shamsi
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2020
Sadie's Shabbat Stories is a beautiful book that celebrates Jewish traditions through the tender inter-generational bond between Sadie and her grandmother. This, stunningly illustrated story, connects Sadie's family traditions to their personal histories, which strengthens Sadie's bond with her grandmother, and also gives her a deeper understanding of her faith, while adding meaning and relevance to each tradition. This is a celebration of how traditions and faith are richly inter-woven like threads in a tapestry. Its uniqueness is so universal and defines how we all connect through stories of tradition and faith- and I believe all faiths share this. I highly recomment this as an excellent book for classrooms and also inter-faith discussions.
- Jan S.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
Readers will fall in love with Melissa Stoller’s inter-generational tale, which is rich with meaningful gems. Passing down stories is a beautiful way to make family connections. Children and adults alike will be warmed in the glow of Shabbat with Sadie and Nana. Lisa Goldberg’s gorgeous illustrations add lovely sub-stories to the book. SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES is a must read!
One person found this helpful
- Judy Shemtob
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
I loved reading Sadie's Shabbat Stories by Melissa Stoller. It is a gorgeous and endearing story about a little girl named Sadie and her Nana who celebrate Shabbat together every week. Sadie and her grandmother bake challah and set the table together. The sweet grandchild listens to Nana tell her story about Sadie's ancestors through the objects like the story about the candlesticks, the kiddush cup story, and the challah cover story. Eventually Sadie tells Nana her own story. The beautiful tone and language used by the author and the gorgeous sweeping illustrations by Lisa Goldberg swept me away to my own stories that my family holds dear as well as to stories about the Jewish people and their traditions. Sadie's Shabbat Stories is a must read for any family with young children! Not only is a beautiful tale based on Melissa Stoller's own family stories, but it is a guide to help a family learn how to share important stories about their grandparents, great-grandparents, and all the descendants who came before them. It is so important to remember our precious family stories and heritage. Well done, Melissa!
- tamara koen
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
The perfect holiday or “any day”gift for the special
Children in your life. Sadie’s Shabbat Stories will be your guide and inspiration to begin your own family traditions. Wrap your arms around your children as lovingly as Nana’s embroidered cover hugged the shabbat challah, and enjoy this heartwarming story of love that lasts forever. Melissa Stoller has the special gift of writing heartwarming stories for children of all ages to read, share, and enjoy.
One person found this helpful
- The Forest for the Trees
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
When I read a review online that the drawings in 'Sadie's Shabbat Stories' were "Chagall-like," I thought I would get a copy for my family. We couldn't be more pleased. The story is warm and loving and the illustrations add a fanciful dream-like element that captured our imagination. We'll definitely be reading it again and again.
