Mazel Toes!
Will be published approx. on 18. December 2025
Book
Board book
24 pages
978-1-68555-562-7 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate Jewish joy, family love, and playful rhymes in this charming board book for babies and toddlers.
"This heartwarming story shows love for a baby through rhymes peppered with Yiddish words and playful jokes. . ." —Booklist
"This sweet book is a perfect gift for a baby shower, new baby, or for any Jewish toddler in your life. With simple rhyming text and strongly colored illustrations, this board book depicts a variety of families showing love for their babies. " —American Jewish Libraries
With sweet gestures for every part of the body—like a kiss on the keppie and a boop on the nose—Mazel Toes! is a heartfelt love letter from parent to child. Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble’s cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families, from historic shtetls to modern-day homes.
Why Families Are Falling in Love with Mazel Toes!:
• Jewish Family Celebration: A joyful way to introduce babies to Jewish culture, love, and tradition.
• Interactive and Playful: Encourages bonding through gestures like smooches, tickles, and cuddles.
• Yiddish with Love: Sprinkles in gentle Yiddish words, with a helpful glossary for learning and sharing.
• Perfect for Gifting: Ideal for baby showers, brises, namings, or welcoming any Jewish newborn.
Whether for bedtime snuggles or daytime play, Mazel Toes! is a warm embrace in book form—a celebration of tradition, language, and the boundless love between parent and child.
"This heartwarming story shows love for a baby through rhymes peppered with Yiddish words and playful jokes. . ." —Booklist
"This sweet book is a perfect gift for a baby shower, new baby, or for any Jewish toddler in your life. With simple rhyming text and strongly colored illustrations, this board book depicts a variety of families showing love for their babies. " —American Jewish Libraries
With sweet gestures for every part of the body—like a kiss on the keppie and a boop on the nose—Mazel Toes! is a heartfelt love letter from parent to child. Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble’s cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families, from historic shtetls to modern-day homes.
Why Families Are Falling in Love with Mazel Toes!:
• Jewish Family Celebration: A joyful way to introduce babies to Jewish culture, love, and tradition.
• Interactive and Playful: Encourages bonding through gestures like smooches, tickles, and cuddles.
• Yiddish with Love: Sprinkles in gentle Yiddish words, with a helpful glossary for learning and sharing.
• Perfect for Gifting: Ideal for baby showers, brises, namings, or welcoming any Jewish newborn.
Whether for bedtime snuggles or daytime play, Mazel Toes! is a warm embrace in book form—a celebration of tradition, language, and the boundless love between parent and child.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Preschool, Interest Age: From 3 years
Illustrations
24 full-color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68555-562-7 (9781685555627)
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Persons
Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is a librarian, educator, and entrepreneur. She is the author of two picture books, The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon and Mazel Toes!, as well as several professional development books for librarians. She holds a doctorate in education and a master's degree in library and information science. As a Jewish mother, she is passionate about passing down the vibrancy of Jewish humor, language, and stories to the next generation. Audrey lives with her husband, children, and chickens on an island in Washington.