Mazel Toes! -- Audrey Barbakoff, Board Books

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

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.

Author: Audrey Barbakoff
Publisher: Collective Book Studio
Published: 10/28/2025
Pages: 22
Binding Type: Board Books
Weight: 0.35 lbs
Size: 7.01" H x 7.01" L x 0.47" W
ISBN: 9781685555627

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