"Using memorable rhymes and illustrations...author Janet Clement and illustrator Albert G. Rodriguez have given life to Judaic traditions, customs and religious practices in Jewish Alphabet, a book written for children ages four to eight".
Wendy R. Levine Gross, Jewish Press of Pinellas County and Tampa

"Jewish Alphabet is an ABC book that also celebrates aspects of Jewish religion and culture. A brief, rhyming couplet accompanies each letter of the alphabet, and most entries are followed by a prose explanation of words or terms that may be unfamiliar to a child. The uncomplicated color illustrations complement the entries nicely"
Midwest Book Review

"Every child should have this book--Whether you are Jewish, Christian or any other religious affiliation, you should own this book! It is rich with vivid color illustrations and simply explains basic Jewish holidays, ritual items, customs and more. A great learning tool for any child"
Kay Rosenwasser, customer, amazon.com

"Packed with informative and fun facts, the ABC book teaches Jewish culture and tradition with alliteration and rhyme"
Jewish Review

"Jewish traditions, customs and religous practices are highlighted and illustrated in this alphabet book....The artist uses bold colors and integrates the letters into the illustrations creatively.This is the first book by both author and illustrator.This book is a fine introduction to many Jewish terms and symbols for very young children"
Barbara Silverman, Jewish Book World, the Jewish Book Council's periodical

"Janet Clement...the author...gets an A for effort. ......For parents or teachers seeking a Jewish-themed alphabet book, this (Jewish Alphabet) fits the bill"
Liz Harris, The Jewish News Weekly of California

"More sophisticated than most alphabet books"
Sandee Brawarsky-Critic, Jewish Book Week

"This is a great book for learning the alphabet because it puts a Jewish twist on the letters"
Sybil Kaplan-Youngstown, Ohio Jewish Journal

(Jewish Alphabet) is suitable not just for synagogue libraries but also for church libraries as a good way to
introduce Christian children to the traditions and religious practices of their Jewish friends"
Monica Tenney-Congregational Libraries Today, publication of the Church and Synagogue Library Association

"Jewish Alphabet  is a work for young readers that celebrates aspects of Jewish religion and culture"
Children's Bookwatch-online review

"Don't expect the Hebrew alphabet in this book. It is written in English. But do expect a variety of information about Jewish traditions, culture and diet. Utilizing alliteration and rhyme, author Janet Clement has done a fine job with this basic children's book.....Rodriguez's illustrations are remarkable, being very colorful and working the letters into the pictures. All in all, this is a useful primer with a multi-cultural twist"
E.Alan Long, Faith Editor-CCN, Little Rock Arkansas

"......colorful and inventive...."
Heidi Estrin, for School Library Journal

"Colorful illustrations are the main draw in this alphabet book that presents a different Jewish-related idea, item, event, or person for each letter.....that children could find appealing and occasionally humorous"
Children's Literature

"The Anglo rather than Hebrew alphabet is used here....Jewish oriented--"K is for Kiddush, a prayer over wine/thanking God for giving us the fruit of the vine// L is for latkes fried "til crisp and yummy/ Add applesauce or sour cream and fill up your tummy."// .....Mixed-media illustrations incorporate the shape of the letter into the object each represents..."
Kirkus Reviews
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Jewish Alphabet has been added to the "Accelerated Reader" collection of titles. "Accelerated Reader" is a learning tool for students in K-12 that enhances curriculum through daily assessment
and progress monitoring in reading. It has been adopted by more than 73,000 schools. 

The most recent volume of Something About The Author by Thompson-Gale Publishing has included Janet as an entry. Something About The Author is a hardbound reference manual found and used in most libraries as a resource for information about facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people. Be sure to take a look at volume #182, page 49, when you visit the library. From SATA Sidelights "Janet Clement's goals as a writer are to share her love of reading, promote early literacy, and through her Judaic children's books foster appreciation of her Jewish faith".....Clement also noted: "Not having the capability to illustrate my own stories, I am so fortunate to be able to work collaboratively with Al during the entire writing process as my manuscripts take shape. His artistic talent and the ability to illustrate are true gifts."

We have just completed and submitted to publishers for consideration two new Judaic-themed children's books. We are also working on another alphabet book and a holiday story that we plan to submit to Pelican Publishing Company. We will keep you posted. Wish us luck!
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