Sun Apr 02, 2006
A "Bissel" of Yiddish for Kids
I've always been fluent in Yinglish, (English peppered heavily with Yiddish) thanks to my very Jackie Mason-esque father, so I was very excited to learn about Matzah Ball Books. They offer colorful books that are written in English but have a character named with a Yiddish word that describes a significant attribute of his or her personality. There is Shlufy Girl, Shmutzy Girl, Kvetchy Boy, Klutzy Boy and more to come.
It's a fantastic way to introduce the Yiddish Language to a child without overwhelming them. Each book teaches a wonderful lesson related to the personality trait that the main character displays. These books are so cute, you'll plotz!
Matzah Ball Books are available online at matzahballbooks.com.
Article by Elana Rubin of FutureFashionista.com
