Written for young readers, Mattie & Mimi's Mitzvah Club is an amusing chapter book for Jewish children, but will delight readers of all backgrounds. While highlighting Jewish traditions of Purim and Passover, the story is about everyday life and universal problems in which all children can relate. Set in Florida, the book gives the reader a glimpse into the lives of two eight-year-old best friends and a mischievous six-year-old brother.
"Mattie and I are best friends. We live in the same building, right across the hall from each other. This is a good thing, except for one problem - my little brother, Shmuli. He NEVER leaves us alone!" Despite their opposite personalities, Mattie and Mimi are best friends. Mimi, the sensible and easy-going narrator of our story, lives in a noisy, busy home with her little brother, two parakeets and a baby sister. Her dramatic and take-charge friend, Mattie, an only child, lives in a quiet home. Together, with advice from Mimi's mother and help from a cast of characters, they start a club to do mitzvahs (good deeds) in the neighborhood. Mimi's annoying little brother Shmuli proves to be a loyal and heroic member. When a new girl, Rivki, moves into the neighborhood, the three become inseparable friends, but not before overcoming a bit of jealousy on Mattie's part. Their neighbor Iris, a Downs Syndrome child, joins in the fun and helps with their projects. Written from Mimi's humorous and thoughtful point of view, readers get to know the characters and hear about their exciting plans, problems, and adventures.
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Leah Urso M.Ed., author, teacher, musician and songwriter, lives with her husband in the ancient, mystical town of Safed, Israel. Also known as Morah Leah, her songs and videos are loved by children and streamed throughout the world. With degrees in both Elementary and Special Education, Leah has been an educator in Israel and America. She is currently working on a series of Bible stories for children. Mattie and Mimi's Mitzvah Club is her first chapter book and she is already working on a sequel!Visit her website: morahleahmusic.com