Shortly before Shabbes, the freshly baked babka disappeared. Sol and Sammy, followed by the dog Mazel, are helping their mother to find it, hoping that they will be lucky enough before the guests are coming for dinner. On their way, they are welcomed with delicious Jewish foods - cholent, gefilte fish, compote - and although the babka seems to have vanished without a trace, they are bringing back home kind foodie gifts for their evening meal.
Bring back the Babka! by Marilyn Wolpin with colourful illustrations by Madison Safer, to be published this October by Barefoot Books, is many things at once: a funny foodie mystery - wait until the end for a smart hint -, a book about Jewish foods and traditions, a refreshing story about solidarity and friendship.
As I consider myself a skilled creator of babka, and a hungry consumer as well, I couldn´t resist a story created around one of my favorite Jewish treats. At the end of the story, there is a short glossary - with photos - of the foods introduced and a recipe of babka I can´t wait to test it.
The book is recommended for pre-school and primary school little readers and their parents. It teaches in a joyful funny way about traditions while inspiring the children to be kind and empathic. A recommended read to both parents, their children and Jewish educators and babka lovers too.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered by the published in exchange for an honest review
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