Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
I Say Shehechiyanu
Joanne Rocklin · 2015
72/100
👍 Worth It
Joanne Rocklin finds a beautiful organizing thread in the Shehechiyanu — a blessing meant for first times and cherished returns — and builds a whole seasonal year around it with warmth and simplicity. Kar-Ben is a trusted Jewish children's imprint, and the Jewish Book Council review confirms the book lands as intended. Non-Jewish families will need to provide their own context, but within its audience it is a gentle, meaningful gift.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance70
craft74
originality72
accuracy85
hype65
age-fit88
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict72
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