I'm Sorry, Grover: A Rosh Hashanah Tale Paperback – Picture Book, August 1, 2013

We are a fan of all the Shalom Sesame books. We have almost all of them. This book keeps the attention of our young children and they enjoy reading it. This (like most of the Shalom Sesame) is a purely secular look into Rosh Hashanah but it is a fun ad festive read as well.

The children at preschool love this book. Sesame Street characters catch their eye and it pulls the children in. What a wonderful find!

The book is adorable, I wish they had a hardcover option, it’s very flimsy.Look at how Amazon delivered this, bent in half to fit the envelope... ridiculous!

a good story

Grover tells the story of how his friend Brosh learns to become an even better friend in the Hebrew New Year. Brosh loses his wooly hat and he and Cookie Monster trace his steps from when he remembers having it last. He has been at different places and with different people across town. Brosh thinks someone has taken it, maybe even a friend of his. Children will be taught a Hebrew greeting associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew New Year and what foods are eaten during the High HolidaysA great story for children about the Hebrew New Year! It does a great job of showing how to try to solve a problem, retracing the steps of when Brosh remembered seeing his wooly cap last, and that jumping to conclusions is usually not the best route to take. It also models forgiveness and how people can move on past how they have hurt each other and remain friends.Created for children ages 2-6 / grades PK-1Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a free copy of this book from Kar-Ben Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Hott Synopsis:Rosh Hashanah is tonight and Brosh can’t start the year right without his favorite blue cap.But will he ruin his new year by accusing his friends of stealing?Hott Review:What I liked: I loved this book, I grabbed it, not realizing what it was, because I saw Grover on the front & he’s my absolute favorite. But this book is wonderful! It’s a great way for children, and adults, to learn about others customsWhat I didn’t like: My copy didn’t include the wonderful pictures. :(More…Author: Tilda Balsley, Ellen Fischer, Tom Leigh (Ill)Source: Kar-Ben Publishing (Open Road Media) via NetgalleyGrade: AAges: 2+Setting: IsrealSeries: Sesame Street

Okay but not so great