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Children's Books and Audios
Family For a while
Tallie Delmark is an embattled young orphan, the product of an endless stream of foster homes, many of them cruel and uncaring. She is separated from her brother Eitan, her only ally in a world full of strangers, Tallie is resentful and wary, convinced that happiness will never be within her grasp. In her new surroundings, the young orphan resolutely closes her heart to any gestures of warmth and endeavors to keep her distance from the Kramers, her “family for a while.” Beneath her tough exterior, Tallie is just an ordinary four- teen-year-old, desperate for the affection and stability of a loving family environment. Slowly realizing how much the Kramers care for her, Tallie is hesitant to return their affections, knowing in her heart that she could never abandon her brother. It is an uphill struggle for the lonely teenager as she learns to overcome the obstacles that stand in between her and the family she so wants to be a part of.
Tallie Delmark is an embattled young orphan, the product of an endless stream of foster homes, many of them cruel and uncaring. She is separated from her brother Eitan, her only ally in a world full of strangers, Tallie is resentful and wary, convinced that happiness will never be within her grasp. In her new surroundings, the young orphan resolutely closes her heart to any gestures of warmth and endeavors to keep her distance from the Kramers, her “family for a while.” Beneath her tough exterior, Tallie is just an ordinary four- teen-year-old, desperate for the affection and stability of a loving family environment. Slowly realizing how much the Kramers care for her, Tallie is hesitant to return their affections, knowing in her heart that she could never abandon her brother. It is an uphill struggle for the lonely teenager as she learns to overcome the obstacles that stand in between her and the family she so wants to be a part of.
stepping stones
Stepping Stones is a collection of nine short stories for young children about dealing with the challenges that life throws us. The stories cover a wide range of life experiences, including sibling rivalry, cantankerous grandmothers, hostile neighbors, crippling accidents, learning disabilities, popularity, peer pressure and coping with tragedy. Written in a refreshingly light and witty style, and with an insightful understanding of human nature, the stories give us a glimpse into the inner world of nine appealing characters.
Stepping Stones is a collection of nine short stories for young children about dealing with the challenges that life throws us. The stories cover a wide range of life experiences, including sibling rivalry, cantankerous grandmothers, hostile neighbors, crippling accidents, learning disabilities, popularity, peer pressure and coping with tragedy. Written in a refreshingly light and witty style, and with an insightful understanding of human nature, the stories give us a glimpse into the inner world of nine appealing characters.
Red Blue & Yellow Yarn: A Tale of Forgiveness
Danny isn’t sure what his grandmother thinks of him. She is so proper and his behavior is far from perfect. Yet, when Danny gets tangled up in some trouble, his grandmother reveals the secret that all grandmothers and grandchildren share.
Danny isn’t sure what his grandmother thinks of him. She is so proper and his behavior is far from perfect. Yet, when Danny gets tangled up in some trouble, his grandmother reveals the secret that all grandmothers and grandchildren share.
The Purple Van Family
The Purple Van Family is an hour and twenty minute long CD, featuring eight delightful, insightful stories about a family who travels everywhere in their big purple van. There is Shani (who is very shy), Simcha (who tells a lie), Donny (who returns the sand pail), Benny (who hates being the baby), Yossi (who can’t stand seeing a hungry dog), Tzippi, (who is afraid of making a mistake in first grade,), Henny (who will do anything to be popular), and Shifra (whose imagination is just a bit too good), and a wise Abba and Ima behind the scenes.
Great for bedtime, and for listening to in the car, the stories are particularly suited to listen to during sefira and the three week, since they are just stories with no music.
The stories were written by Miriam Kosman, who also wrote the books, Family for Awhile, Stepping Stones and Red, Blue, and Yellow Yarn and are narrated by Morah Eisemann, a well- loved kindergarten teacher in Baltimore.
The Purple Van Family is an hour and twenty minute long CD, featuring eight delightful, insightful stories about a family who travels everywhere in their big purple van. There is Shani (who is very shy), Simcha (who tells a lie), Donny (who returns the sand pail), Benny (who hates being the baby), Yossi (who can’t stand seeing a hungry dog), Tzippi, (who is afraid of making a mistake in first grade,), Henny (who will do anything to be popular), and Shifra (whose imagination is just a bit too good), and a wise Abba and Ima behind the scenes.
Great for bedtime, and for listening to in the car, the stories are particularly suited to listen to during sefira and the three week, since they are just stories with no music.
The stories were written by Miriam Kosman, who also wrote the books, Family for Awhile, Stepping Stones and Red, Blue, and Yellow Yarn and are narrated by Morah Eisemann, a well- loved kindergarten teacher in Baltimore.
