From Abraham to Zaydee, and from ancient times to modern day, A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet encompasses the history of Jewish traditions and customs and how they are practiced today. Following the alphabet, a poem identifies the letter topic, while sidebar text provides background information. This joyful celebration of family and heritage includes the meaning behind celebrations such as the Festival of Lights, Passover and Sukkot; important names and stories from the Old Testament and how modern-day families continue to celebrate their heritage. Richard Michelson's children's books have received distinctive awards such as a New Yorker Best Book Award and a Jewish Book Council Book of the Month. His titles include Too Young for Yiddish, Across the Alley and Tuttle's Red Barn (a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2007). He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Ron Mazellan's work has been featured in film and advertising, as well as books and magazines. His work for young readers includes The Harmonica (an I.R.A. Children's Choice Award winner) and The Longest Season (a New York Times top 10 bestseller). Ron teaches at Indiana Wesleyan University and lives in Marion, Indiana. --Provided by publisher.