Mazel Toes!

By Audrey Barbakoff 
Illustrated by Annita Soble

Celebrate Jewish joy, family love, and playful rhymes in this charming board book for babies and toddlers.

"This heartwarming story shows love for a baby through rhymes peppered with Yiddish words and playful jokes. . ." —Booklist

With sweet gestures for every part of the body—like a kiss on the keppie and a boop on the nose—Mazel Toes! is a heartfelt love letter from parent to child. Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble’s cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families, from historic shtetls to modern-day homes.

Why Families Are Falling in Love with Mazel Toes!:
• Jewish Family Celebration: A joyful way to introduce babies to Jewish culture, love, and tradition.
• Interactive and Playful: Encourages bonding through gestures like smooches, tickles, and cuddles.
• Yiddish with Love: Sprinkles in gentle Yiddish words, with a helpful glossary for learning and sharing.
• Perfect for Gifting: Ideal for baby showers, brises, namings, or welcoming any Jewish newborn.

Whether for bedtime snuggles or daytime play, Mazel Toes! is a warm embrace in book form—a celebration of tradition, language, and the boundless love between parent and child.

Board book
22 pages
Ages 0-3