Overview
A timeless bedtime picture book that will help children know that God will keep them safe throughout the night. In this first book based on Debbie Friedman's lyrics, her touching music comes alive for children and their parents and grandparents in this charming adaptation of her bestselling and beloved song Lullaby. The beautiful and soothing full-color art will capture the imagination and delight all of them. They all will appreciate the comforting text that is sure to make bedtime a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Debbie's music continues to inspire countless people in the Jewish community as well as those of the Christian faith. Her music is used in thousands of synagogues, schools, churches and homes for inspiration, teaching and worship. The book contains a CD, bound into the book, of the original music and lyrics by Debbie Friedman.
Full Product Details
Author: Debbie Friedman ,
Lorraine Bubar
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Imprint: Jewish Lights Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 30.50cm
Weight: 0.031kg
ISBN: 9781580238076
ISBN 10: 1580238076
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 15 January 2015
Recommended Age: From 3 to 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Another new book and CD set this season is an illustrated version of the beloved late songstress Debbie Friedman's take on the bedtime Shema prayer. Lullaby is one of her most popular songs, and it is often sung to children as they drift off to sleep. The lyrics are simple and taken from the prayers many Jews say at night, but re-created as a prayer an adult might say to a young child: Know that God will keep you safe throughout the night. So many things to think about before you go to sleep. You did so many things today and you ll do so many more tomorrow. God will take care of the ones you love and keep you safe throughout the night. Shekhinah come to you and stay with you until morning comes. The angels all around you will keep you safe throughout the night. The melody is comforting, and Friedman s powerful voice and guitar on the accompanying CD is a gentle reminder of her great talent. Although the back matter provides a short biography of the singer, the one thing missing from this book is an explanation of the depiction of the four archangels Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael along with the Shekhinah, who are all illustrated as hovering with white wings above the child s bed. Although this scene is directly referenced in the siddur, it is not a usual sight in a Jewish book, and some explanation of its origins would have benefited readers.$18.99, at bookstores. Jewish Lights Publishing, Jewishlights.com--Lisa Silverman The Jewish Journal (12/03/2014)
Debbie Friedman is still singing to us, still opening our hearts with her rich voice and embracing spirit. Lullaby brings that spirit to life, with its gorgeous illustrations and inspiring message. Here is a book that celebrates life while gracefully guiding us all to trust fully, rest easy and know that we are loved. Rabbi Shefa Gold, author, The Magic of Hebrew Chant: Healing the Spirit, Transforming the Mind, Deepening Love For the children in your life and the child in you. This book sings us all to sleep. Complete with dancing angels, butterflies and kittens, this beautiful lullaby by Debbie Friedman with luscious illustrations by Lorraine Bubar is a gift to us all. Peri Smillow, performer, composer, educator and activist How fortunate we are to have a book that celebrates the words of America's beloved folksinger Debbie Friedman. Debbie s lyrics come alive through beautiful pastel illustrations that will enable all of our children to sleep tight and have sweet dreams! Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author, The Shema in the Mezuzah: Listening to Each Other, God s Paintbrush and many other award-winning books Just like with her music, Debbie s spirit leaps off the pages with beautiful words and soothing imagery. Like an angel, she lifts us up with this beautiful nighttime story. Craig Taubman, singer-songwriter and producer; founder, Craig 'n Co.
Author Information
"Debbie Friedman, the beloved late singer-songwriter, transformed modern Jewish music and was called ""the Joan Baez of Jewish song."" Her albums have sold over half a million copies, she performed forty to fifty concerts a year worldwide, including performances at Carnegie Hall, and she is subject of the documentary film A Journey of the Spirit. Her fan following continues to be emotional and strong. Lorraine Bubar's colorful watercolor paintings and intricate paper cuts have been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States. She lives in Los Angeles."
