"'The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales,' by Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand, isn’t a book of Bible stories but of time-honored Jewish folklore about prophets and kings and righteous people.... Gelfand takes certain liberties with these tales, giving women more prominent roles than they conventionally have had" — The New York Times

“Amanda Hall’s inviting illustrations of rabbis, palaces, fruits and challah loaves have such soft edges and delicious colors that they might be made of marzipan” — The Wall Street Journal

"Eight popular Jewish stories get a fun new voice in this print and audio retelling.... Children and adults of all faiths will enjoy reading these stories and appreciate the universal lifelong lessons within" — Publishers Weekly

"A lovely collection that will inspire both discussion and contemplation" — Kirkus Reviews

"A perfect choice for sharing with young families, this will also be welcomed by religious school libraries" — Booklist