Praise for A Hen For Izzy Pippik

“This is a book to savor and reread …”

Booklist, February 2012

 

 

 

 

Praise for Bagels from Benny

“The book is a little masterpiece”

Teacher Magazine, Oct. 2003

Praise for Aubrey’s Storytelling

“Aubrey was absolutely magical, enchanting, and captivating. In fact, one of our Rabbis stated that he was the best storyteller that he has ever heard!”

Rachel Kamin, Director, Temple Israel Libraries & Media Center, West Bloomfield MI

 

“Aubrey Davis defies superlatives. His repertoire is amazing and his ability to hold the audience’s attention is legendary. He can tell stories to preschoolers and elementary school students as well as their parents….He is very creative and chooses his stories to match the audience in front of him. The adults (teachers, parents, older students) were as mesmerized as were the children. “

Penny Fransblow, Head: Norman Berman Children’s Library, Montreal, April 2012

Bagels from Benny

Hear Aubrey tell “Bagels from Benny”

“The book is a little masterpiece”

Teacher Magazine, Oct. 2003

 

Aubrey Davis, illustrated by Dušan Petričić. Toronto: Kids Can Press, Ltd., 2003.

Benny loves to help in Grandpa’s bakery. He bakes the best bagels in town. One day, Grandpa explains to Benny that God, not he, should be thanked for the wonderful bagels. So every week, Benny leaves a bagful of bagels for God in the synagogue. And every week they disappear. Is God eating the bagels?

 

“Excellent for opening the discussion about ways of showing gratitude for the plenty we have. Do we thank the one who gave to us or give to those who need it most?”

American Library Association Booklist, Oct. 2003

“When I first read Bagels From Benny, I sat down and cried. This warm, tender, and loving book will have you reaching for tissues.”


American Booksellers Assoc. Children’s Book Sense 76, Winter 2003/2004

 

2005

Blue Spruce Award, shortlist

2004

Society of School Librarians International Book Awards, honor book

2004

National Jewish Book Award, shortlist

2004

Mr. Christie Book Award, silver seal

2004

Canadian Jewish Book Award, winner, children’s category

2004

Toronto IODE Book Award winner

2003

Sydney Taylor Book Award, winner, younger readers category

2003

Best Bets, Ontario Library Association

 

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