It's Challah Day! A family mixes, kneads, and braids bread in this
joyful, rhyming story about a Jewish holiday food that's baked with
love.
From kneading sticky dough to gathering with family around the table,
Challah Day celebrates family, food, heritage, and tradition! Join
this happy family as they bake delicious braided egg bread for their
Friday night Shabbat dinner.
Yeast and sugar - water's warm,
mix and watch those bubbles form!
Crack the eggs - one... two... three... four
Extra if some hit the floor.
Messy flour and laughter abound. The scent of warm bread fills the
house. Grandma and Grandpa bring the candles and hugs. Parents, kids,
and baby too, can read this kid-friendly, rhyming recipe together.
Inspired by memories author Charlotte Offsay and illustrator Jason
Kirschner have of baking Challah with their children, Challah Day
celebrates the sweetness of sharing homemade food as a family.
In the back of the book, read about the cultural importance of Challah
and Jewish traditions. This read aloud can be a joyful introduction to a
new culture or a cozy way to celebrate a familiar one. Perfect for any
occasion as a holiday gift or the start of a new weekly tradition.
A Challah recipe is included.
