2009 SYDNEY TAYLOR HONOR AWARD FOR YOUNGER READERS

"A is for Abraham, father of Jews (father of Muslims, and all Christians, too). His wife's name was Sarah, and when angels blessed her, she too became our common ancestor...... 
.....Z is for Zayde whose bedtime like mine is eight o'clock each night (on holidays, nine). He reads me a story. One more, I beg, please. But by now he's snoring his loud Zayde ZZZZZzzzzz...."

From Abraham to Zaydee and from ancient times to modern day, A is for Abraham encompasses the history of Jewish traditions and customs and how they are practiced today. An informative poem accompanies each letter in the alphabet for young readers. Side bars on each page provide in depth background information for older children or for reference throughout the year.