Milk and Honey: A Year of Jewish Holidays

by Jane Yolen

Now Jewish families can celebrate the holidays with Milk and Honey, a lavishly illustrated new collection that includes information on history and customs, stories, poems, songs with piano and guitar accompaniment and a play. Written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by acclaimed artist Louise August, this book leads readers through the Jewish calendar year. Full color.

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books, Religion

80 pages, Hardcover

First published August 27, 1996

About the author

Jane Yolen is a novelist, poet, fantasist, journalist, songwriter, storyteller, folklorist, and children’s book author who has written more than three hundred books. Her accolades include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Awards, the Kerlan Award, two Christopher Awards, and six honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Born and raised in New York City, the mother of three and the grandmother of six, Yolen lives in Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always forget how good Jewish parables are and this one had quite a few fantastic ones.

Good intro to Jewish holidays and their histories, songs (with sheet music included), stories, and more.