Rating : - Sweet, eco-sensitive
I tend to grade Jewish books, particularly those for very young children, on a curve. Gotta buy 'em, wanna love 'em. And, nu, if they're not fabulous? Adequate will have to do. But this one actually IS good; it's my favorite Jewish board book. The illustrations are painterly and folk-arty, definitely a cut above most books from Jewish publishers. The lesson that Tu B'Shevat is the "birthday of the trees" comes through clearly, and there's a nice environmental message about how trees help the planet. Plus it rhymes; my kids strongly preferred rhyming books when they were very small. I'd recommend this title for kids aged 18 months to 3.5 yrs.