IT'S ISRAEL'S BIRTHDAY

by Ellen Dietrick
photographs by Tod Cohen

Board a make-believe plane and fly with our preschoolers to Israel to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel’s celebration of independence. The latest book in Kar-Ben's popular It's Time! series follows the young travelers as they float in the Dead Sea, munch on felafel, shop for souvenirs, and tuck prayers into the Western Wall. Featured as a Recommended Multicultural and Anti-Bias Book for Children by the ADL's A World of Difference Institute! "Whether dancing, singing, or eating...they convey the fun of celebrating Israel's birthday....this is a first choice for school and synagogue libraries." –AJL Newsletter spotlight review "...a wonderful flight of fancy that can also serve as a lesson plan...[A] thoroughly delightful book." –San Diego Jewish World "Children of all faiths can learn about Jewish culture in this bright and cheerful offering." –The Cleveland Plain Dealer