Lilah Tov Goodnight by Ben Gundersheimer
Appropriate Age Range: 3-5 years
What this book is all about:
Through images, this book follows the journey of a refugee family, while sharing through words the universal experience of a child saying goodnight to all parts of the world, from the fish in the sea to the birds in the tree.
Why you might want to read it:
This book demonstrates to young children that there are both similarities and differences between them and children who are refugees, promoting empathy and kindness.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
How do you feel when you're planning to go somewhere new and you're not sure what it will be like?
How do you feel when you're away from home and somewhere new?
On some of the pages you can see the family has a menorah. Discuss with your child what they know about the menorah.