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It’s a Mitzvah!: Small Deeds with Big Heart

by Suzy Ultman (text) & illus. by Suzy Ultman
Penguin Workshop/Rise. (My First Books of Jewish Culture). Sept. 2025. 24p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9780593751954. Toddler-K
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Toddler-K–What exactly is a mitzvah? This board book introduces several common mitzvahs in a developmentally appropriate way. Each spread presents an action, names the mitzvah, and explains its meaning. “I like when you give food to people who need it. That’s tzedakah, again! (the mitzvah of giving righteously, being fair, and thinking about others).” A bright color palette and crisp digital illustrations help hold a child’s attention.
VERDICT A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children need to know about its meaning.
Reviewed by Brooke Newberry , Jan 01, 2026

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