Here is a beautifully illustrated book to share with children who have a spiritual yearning and are in need of comfort and security. Mom reassures young Amy that angels will care for her, and teaches her about the angels who appear throughout the traditional Jewish sources. She assures Amy that she, too, can be an angel when she helps others who are in need. Mom also teaches Amy about the Shechinah, the Divine Presence, and they sing bedtime prayers about the angels who surround Amy throughout the night and guard her as she sleeps.
This warmly reassuring book is illustrated with beautifully drawn and richly colored original art that enhances the text and deepens its dreamlike quality. The author includes children’s bedtime prayers of many religions, and a personal note about her own search for the angels who have enhanced her life.
Recommended for ages 5 to 12.
Michal Hoschander Malen is the editor of Jewish Book Council’s young adult and children’s book reviews. A former librarian, she has lectured on topics relating to literacy, run book clubs, and loves to read aloud to her grandchildren.
