Getting ready for Shabbat is always a bit zany, but . . . flying matzoh balls?! Bubbe and her best buddy, Bart, make the perfect matzoh-ball-chasing team in this hilarious Jewish counting book.

"The silliness-a little reminiscent of Strega Nona's pasta pot-is recounted in a rhyming text . . . . This modern-day Jewish tall tale makes for an unconventional, fun Shabbat read-aloud."-Kirkus Reviews

"Bubbe and Bart's Matzoh Ball Mayhem is a delightful read-aloud selection for children ages three to eight . . . . Recommended."-Sydney Taylor Shmooze

"In this energetically illustrated celebration of Shabbat, besneakered Bubbe and her expressive pooch, Bart, round up rogue matzoh balls magically careening around the room. Their preparatory frenzy settles into a calm family holiday, perfect for highlighting both the bustle and the quiet joy of Shabbat."-AJL Holiday Highlights

"Using fun rhyming couplets and enough onomatopoeic words to encourage great expression in even the most reluctant reader . . . This is slapstick mayhem at its best. Illustrator Deborah Melmon's gorgeous double-page spreads show a hip, high-top wearing grandma and her sidekick . . . . [E]nchanting book accessible to all.-AJL News & Reviews