By Aubrey Davis
Illustrated by Dusan Petricic
Softcover,  32 pages  
Ages 4-8
Kids Can Press

Spread of Bagels from Benny

Benny loves to help out at his grandpa’s bakery in the morning, and the customers love the crusty bagels with their soft insides. When Grandpa explains to Benny that God, not him, should be thanked for the wonderful bagels, Benny sets out to do just that. He decides to leave God a bagful of bagels in the synagogue at the end of each week. And each week God eats the bagels — or so Benny thinks …

Lovingly told, Bagels from Benny explores the values of caring and sharing, building a strong sense of community and finding joy in giving thanks.

Awards

2003
   Sydney Taylor Book Award, winner, younger readers category
2004
   National Jewish Book Award, shortlist
2004
   Society of School Librarians International Book Awards, honor book