Songs and Book Trailers
Trailer:
Pisa Loves Bella:
A Towering Tale of Kindness
”Through vivid illustrations and poetic storytelling, Lovato and Bongini explore themes of kindness, friendship, self-acceptance, confidence, and pride in a manner accessible to young readers. Lovato’s zippy rhymes and Bongini’s vibrant and cheery illustrations capture the essence of Pisa’s charm and Bella’s endearing personality.”
—THE CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW
Trailer:
Bunny Romero’s White House Adventure: The Whole Megillah!
”A spirit of fun pervades the text and the pictures. . . . celebration is the dominant mood in this book. Funny [and] warm . . .”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
Trailer:
Tutti’s Promise
"That the family survived to have this powerful, heartening tale told cannot fail to move readers.”
—BOOKLIST, ANNE O'MALLEY
Trailer & Song:
Sukkah-Doodle-Doo!
“Libraries looking for picture book stories about Jewish celebrations will find Sukkah-Doodle-Doo! A Holiday to Crow About an outstanding choice.“
—DIANE DONOVAN, SENIOR REVIEWER, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
The song “Let’s Go Out to the Sukkah” is sung to the tune “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Original Music by Albert Von Tilzer and Original Lyrics by Jack Norworth ©1908 The York Music Co. • New Lyrics by Margie Blumberg • Vocals: Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro and Hazzan Raquel Pomerantz Gershon • Organ and sound engineering: Cantor Leon Sher • New Lyrics ©2022 MB Publishing, LLC. ℗2022 MB Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.
Song:
A Gefilte Fishy Tale
"[A] heartwarming tale that’s sure to become a family favorite."
—CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS
Song for Shabbat: "Shabbat a Lot"
A GEFILTE FISHY TALE
©2016 MB Publishing LLC. Words by Wayne Marks and Margie Blumberg. Music by Margie Blumberg and Gavin Whelehan. All rights reserved. ℗ 2016 MB Publishing, LLC. Vocals by Gwynne Phillips. Sheet music for this song is included in the book.
Trailer:
A Gefilte Fishy Tale
“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.”
—THE JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL, SANDY LANTON
Song:
No Naptime for Janie!
A Hanukkah Tale
“Amusing rhyming couplets . . . in this warmhearted story. . . . The book does a lovely job of capturing the family fun and holiday spirit of Hanukkah while also teaching traditions. The illustrations by Andriani are very appealing . . .”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
Hanukkah Lullaby: "Little Top, Stop Spinning"
NO NAPTIME FOR JANIE! A HANUKKAH TALE
©2016 MB Publishing LLC. Words and Music: Margie Blumberg. All rights reserved. ℗ 2016 MB Publishing, LLC. Vocals by Gwynne Phillips. Sheet music for this song and one other is included in the book.
Song:
No Naptime for Janie!
A Hanukkah Tale
"No Naptime for Janie: A Hanukkah Tale is a real treasure."
—READERS' FAVORITE, 5 STARS, EMILY-JANE HILLS ORFORD
Hanukkah Song: "Spinning Tops and Gelt Galore"
NO NAPTIME FOR JANIE! A HANUKKAH TALE
©2016 MB Publishing LLC. New Lyrics by Margie Blumberg, ©2016 MB Publishing LLC.; Music: “Ma’oz Tzur.” All rights reserved. ℗ 2016 MB Publishing, LLC. Vocals by Gwynne Phillips. Sheet music for this song and one other song is included in this book.
Trailer & Song:
A Home for Hope!
"A witty, heartwarming, and interactive tale for canine lovers."
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Hope's Song"
A HOME FOR HOPE!
Music from "April Showers" by Louis Silvers ©1921; vocals by Gwynne Phillips; new lyrics by Margie Blumberg, ℗2021 MB Publishing, LLC. ©2021 MB Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.
Trailer:
Celtic Run
"The high-speed thriller CELTIC RUN will not only transport and enchant young readers, it will inspire them to consider life’s longer view and to double down on preparations for a meaningful future."
—THE CELTIC CONNECTION, MARY McWAY SEAMAN
Trailer:
Chicago Bound
“A rollicking, fun mystery with a young, charismatic hero.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS