On Friday Afternoon: A Shabbat Celebration

Friday afternoon turns into a rambunctious adventure, filled with mitzvot and mayhem, as Leelee and Pickles help their family prepare for Shabbat.

There's only three hours until Shabbat, and there's still a lot to be done! But Friday afternoon's plans of cleaning the house and collecting donations go sideways with Leelee and her dog, Pickles, at the helm. With so much to do - and so many distractions - will the family be ready in time for candle lighting?

A rhythmic, silly, and heartwarming glimpse inside a Jewish home as they prepare for Shabbat.

Author: Michal Babay
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 04/30/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.20h x 7.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781623543570

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/05/2024
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2024
Foreword 04/25/2024
School Library Journal 09/20/2024 pg. 1

About the Author
Michal Babay is a former teacher and elementary school resource specialist who decided to follow her writing dreams. She is the author of I'm a Gluten Sniffing Service Dog and The Incredible Shrinking Lunchroom and lives in California with her husband, three kids, three dogs, one cat, and a bearded dragon named Gus Pirate Potato.

Menahem Halberstadt is a freelance illustrator, art director, and cartoonist. He has illustrated many books for young readers and lives in Israel with his wife and children. www.menahemhalberstadt.com