How do you help your child choose between mandatory baseball practice and Hebrew school? How can you plan a birthday party (not to mention bar or bat mitzvah party!) for your child without sacrificing your values, sanity, and pocketbook? How can you keep peace on the homework homefront? And how do you deal with Santa envy–let alone the entire month of December? As any modern Jewish parent knows, balancing family traditions and the realities of contemporary culture can be incredibly challenging. Answering questions both old and new, Jewish and secular, internationally syndicated parenting columnist and award-winning Jewish educator and mother of four, Sharon Duke Estroff illuminates the ways that Jewish tradition can be used to form a lasting, emotional safety net for modern families. Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? is an instant classic. “A warm book full of tangible advice that will fashion children into committed Jews and menschen; in short, into people who will be a blessing in their own lives and in the lives of all those whom they meet.” –Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of You Shall Be Holy and The Book of Jewish Values “Brimming with humor and strategy, love, and secret parent handshakes.” –Melissa Faye Greene, author of The Temple Bombing, Praying for Sheetrock, and There's No Me Without You “Sharon Duke Estroff has the uncanny ability to give solid, useful, and practical information on how to raise children while making you laugh out loud at the same time.” –Stephen Nowicki Jr., Ph.D., ABPP, coauthor of Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In and Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success “I'm not Jewish, but I love this book. I laughed through it all while still appreciating the serious lessons it teaches. Every mom (and dad) with kids will find themselves nodding and smiling to themselves as they discover each other on every page.” –Bonnie R. Strickland, Ph.D., ABPP, former president of the American Psychological Association “This book belongs in the library of every parent and grandparent.” –Atlanta Jewish Times "Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah is a valuable must-buy for all Jewish parents, and not just for Hanukkah. Not only does Estroff give practical child rearing advice but her joyful approach to Judaism is a healthy antidote to religious skeptics." -Hadassah Magazine "Estroff’s witty, sympathetic tone and her attention to ethical matters make her a refreshing authority.” - Jewish Living Magazine "Sharon Duke Estroff’s Can I have a Cell Phone for Hanukah? is a wise, witty, and insightful guide for parents — both Jews and non-Jews — who are faced with navigating their way through the shoals of contemporary American life." - Deborah Lipstadt PhD, History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving "One of the best parenting books I've read this year." -Five Minutes for Mom Blog "Sharon Duke Estroff has come to the rescue of parents raising children in today's 'overachieving, anxiety- filled culture,' with her concise, insightful and often hilarious guide Can I have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? The Essential Scoop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids." -Jewish Independent "From play dates, homework and extracurricular activities, to bar/bat mitzvah,tzedakah and Jewish holidays, with humor and insight Estroff offers suggestions for coping with the day-today challenges of Jewish parenting...an easy read packed with a lot of good,practical advice." -Chicago Jewish Star "With Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? a mother will have help navigating her way through the child rearing years and beyond. With humor and in a contemporary modern mind, the book offers wonderfully creative ways to take your children from one subject to another." -Shalom Newspaper "Insightful and humorous, Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? covers many of the parenting issues us mommy bloggers banter about every day, such as choosing a kindergarten to teaching your children the value of a dollar. Estroff writes in a fun and catchy rhythm that makes her down-to-earth advice a joy to read, including text peppered with Jewish references that add flavor and voice." -Mommy Blog Spot "Peppered with humor, Estroff's book addresses dilemmas that begin as early as the preschool years and evolve throughout elementary school, junior high school and high school. She discusses academic competitiveness, cutthroat soccer games and surviving homework. She guides parents who struggle with the idea that they must provide the most entertaining play dates, most exciting birthday parties and the most lavish b'nai mitzvah receptions." -Jewish News of Greater Phoenix "Any parent feeling overwhelmed will find Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah? filled with interesting, easy-to-read advice. Estroff has a sense of humor, noting when she’s made parenting mistakes and discussing the lessons she learned the hard way. Parenting in the 21st century may not be easy, but Estroff helps make the task a little less difficult." -The Reporter "Sharon has filled 'Can I have a Cell Phone' with lots of practical advice for Jewish parents, including how to deal with Santa-envy, how to survive the homework struggle, how to plan a birthday party without breaking your budget and how to help shy kids make friends. Also, there are chapters on grade-school play date protocol and parenting in the Net generation." -Jewish Literary Review "Ms. Estroff, mother of four, Jewish educational consultant, and author of a nationally syndicated parenting advice column, writes with wit, candor, and authority. She brings issues and wisdom from her personal parenting experiences, those of the families at her day school, and those from her readers together in gentle, measured, moderate, and reasonable, contemporary guide to raising children." -Juggling Frogs Jewish Parenting Blog

Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah?: The Essential Scoop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids

Parenting & Relationships

Estroff, Sharon Duke

Parenting

Harmony

The Race Across Anaconda Swamp: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 2)

Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure! One of Children Book Council's Hot off the Press picks for May 2022! "In this follow-up to The Bridge to Sharktooth Island, optimistic Joy, cautious Daniel, and studious Kimani find themselves transported once again to a magical island where they have to solve a series of puzzles to escape the middle of the rainforest before darkness falls. . . Supplementary materials at the back include STEAM projects and fun facts introduced by the main characters that a science-loving child will enjoy. The story is engaging, educational, and peppered with cute illustrations... a fun purchase for the easygoing young reader in love with animals and books." --School Library Journal "The Race Across Anaconda Swamp, the second Challenge Island title, in which three kids use teamwork and STEAM skills to navigate a perilous island adventure, [is forthcoming from West Margin Press.]" --Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children's Sneak Previews Daniel, Joy, and Kimani are transported once again to a magical island--this time into a tropical rainforest! As they zip through the canopy, a dangerous snake lurks in the black waters below. They are searching for a way out and a path to a mysterious tower. Does it hold the answers to their questions? Using ropes and other found items, the three friends must figure out how to safely traverse across the island using their knowledge of friction and weights. But the sun is going down and night is approaching fast. Will they reach the tower in time? Also included are cool facts about the rainforest and its animals, plus fun STEAM activities showing you how to build your own pulley system and monkey playground. From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education enrichment program, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure book series for smart, curious kids.

Children's Books

Ross, Joel

Action & Adventure

West Margin Press

Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure! One of Children Book Council's Hot off the Press picks for May 2022! "For early grade readers who revel in science-based fiction, this is a winning read. Animals, physics, and habitats are among the topics covered, with lots of instances where the reader can predict and hypothesize along with the characters. Kimani, who is Black, has an impressive head for science and builds in many of the facts that help the group solve problems together. Sleek black and white cartoon art complements the text, adding visual clues. Science experiments and craft projects from each character are at the end." --Youth Services Book Review "In this follow-up to The Bridge to Sharktooth Island, optimistic Joy, cautious Daniel, and studious Kimani find themselves transported once again to a magical island where they have to solve a series of puzzles to escape the middle of the rainforest before darkness falls. . . Supplementary materials at the back include STEAM projects and fun facts introduced by the main characters that a science-loving child will enjoy. The story is engaging, educational, and peppered with cute illustrations... a fun purchase for the easygoing young reader in love with animals and books." --School Library Journal "The Race Across Anaconda Swamp, the second Challenge Island title, in which three kids use teamwork and STEAM skills to navigate a perilous island adventure, [is forthcoming from West Margin Press.]" --Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children's Sneak Previews Daniel, Joy, and Kimani are transported once again to a magical island--this time into a tropical rainforest! As they zip through the canopy, a dangerous snake lurks in the black waters below. They are searching for a way out and a path to a mysterious tower. Does it hold the answers to their questions? Using ropes and other found items, the three friends must figure out how to safely traverse across the island using their knowledge of friction and weights. But the sun is going down and night is approaching fast. Will they reach the tower in time? Also included are cool facts about the rainforest and its animals, plus fun STEAM activities showing you how to build your own pulley system and monkey playground. From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education enrichment program, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure book series for smart, curious kids.

The Surprise at Blowcart Beach: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 3)

Literature & Fiction

Sail across sanddunes and streams on a handmade boat in Book 3 of the Challenge Islandseries! Finding themselvestransported to a magical island once again, Daniel, Joy, and Kimani emerge froma mysterious cave to see blue waters--they're by the beach! And in the neardistance, across large sand dunes and up a hill, stands a familiar tall tower.There, the pirate Captain Wei awaits with all the answers to their questions...if they ever reach the tower in time. Using items stashedaround the cave, the friends must build themselves a blowcart and use windpower to sail across the bumpy beach. But how do they make a cart fast andsturdy enough to carry the three of them? See what surprises are in store forthe three friends in this new Challenge Island adventure! Included at the back ofthe book are cool facts about real sea pirates and ships, plus fun STEAMactivities you can do at home, like how to build your own blowcart and makepirate treasure slime. From the world's #1 STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichmentprogram, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curiouskids. This is Book 3 in the Challenge Island series.

The Bridge to Sharktooth Island: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 1)

For fans of The Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House, new friendships, mysterious forces, and an island adventure awaits in The Bridge to Sharktooth Island as you delve into the mechanics of bridge-building fun! "This story introduces three fifth graders forced to use their individual strengths and talents to work together and problem-solve their way out of trouble. Estroff's clever prose helps readers think, plan, and create with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). These are perfect for a technology-focused classroom and lessons, as well as adventure-loving students. Expressive illustrations throughout the chapters help readers to see the models as they are envisioned by the characters. Fun additions at the end of the story include shark facts, Leonardo da Vinci-inspired experiments, and instructions for readers to create their own truss bridge. This is a great STEAM-infused addition to the fiction section of any elementary or middle school library." --School Library Journal One minute Daniel and his cousin Joy are playing in the snow--and the next they are stranded on a mysterious island surrounded by sharks! Where are they now and how did they get here? And how will they get back home? With new friend Kimani, the kids find clues to these and other mysteries. To escape the island, they have to work together and build a bridge to safety! This thrilling adventure is packed with fun STEAM activities you can do at home: build your own bridge, mix up a blue slime ocean, and design ferocious paper sharks. From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education enrichment program, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure book series for smart, curious kids.

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Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah?: The Essential Scoop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids

The Race Across Anaconda Swamp: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 2)

The Race Across Anaconda Swamp: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 2)

The Surprise at Blowcart Beach: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 3)

The Surprise at Blowcart Beach: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 3)

The Bridge to Sharktooth Island: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 1)

The Bridge to Sharktooth Island: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure (Challenge Island, 1)