Funny rhymes and charming illustrations bring a family's pre-Shabbos predicament to life!

It’s Friday morning and, as usual, Bubbe Judy has brought home a giant jar of gefilte fish—her grandson Jack’s favorite dish—for the family’s Shabbos meal. But something is wrong: the lid is stuck. Oy! That’s when the excitement begins!

Bubbe, Zayde, and Jack—along with their dog, Butterscotch—schlep (drag) the jar all over town, seeking assistance from a dentist, a bodybuilder, an inventor, and other friends. But no one can unscrew that lid. Such tsuris (grief)! When aunts, uncles, and cousins arrive for dinner, they try to help, too. Giggles and groans fill the air as everyone takes a turn.

Will that lid ever pop off? Find out in this humorous, rhyming picture book for Shabbat, lightly sprinkled with Yiddish. More fun is inside with a recipe for delicious gefilte fish mini muffins, a new song for Shabbos, and a Yiddish-English glossary for the whole mishpocha (family)!

NOTE: Gefilte fish is a no-no for dogs and certain other pets, as it usually contains ingredients that are harmful to them, such as onions. Learn about the foods that dogs can and cannot eat here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/ nutrition/human-foods-dogs-can-and-cant-eat/.

“Both parents and children will enjoy the book’s poetic rhythm and rhyme reminiscent of Chris Van Dusen’s Circus Ship and Giles Andreae’s Giraffes Can’t Dance:

Bubbe Judy bought a jar
Of fresh gefilte fish—
The star of every Shabbos,
Her grandson’s favorite dish!

The lyrical text is matched by whimsical illustrations with entertaining facial expressions and discussion-worthy detail throughout.”

—THE CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW, GAIL CORNWALL

"[A] heartwarming tale that’s sure to become a family favorite."

—CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS

“The pictures have energy and a wealth of witty details. . . . Silly predicaments, strong rhyming verse, amusing illustrations, and a kid’s victory—a pleasing Shabbos tale.”

—KIRKUS REVIEWS