On Friday Afternoon: A Shabbat Celebration by Michal Babay and Menahem Halberstadt. - OPTIONAL

On Friday Afternoon: A Shabbat Celebration by Michal Babay, illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt. PICTURE BOOK. Charlesbridge, 2024. $18. 978162354357

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

APPEALS TO: SOME

There are only three hours until Shabbat. Leelee and her dog Pickles do their best to help clean and prepare. However, they tend to get a little distracted at times. 

A sweet story about a little girl and her family as they prepare for Shabbat. The illustrations are fun. I think this makes the concept of Shabbat approachable for those who may not be familiar with the traditions. There is additional information in the back matter.

Reviewer: A. Snow, Librarian