An open spread from Spin of Light, pages 20–21, with Kugel the goat

Children's author

K.R.

Funny, heartfelt Jewish stories for kids.

Inside Spin of Light, pages 20–21, with Kugel the goat

About the author

Stories to read together.

Cartoon of K.R. in a cowboy hat with Spin of Light

K.R. writes funny, heartfelt stories for kids — Jewish holiday adventures, cozy bedtime books and stories about being thankful. The kind you read together and laugh about at the table.

Books · Graphic novel, ages 7–12

Spin of Light: The Lichter Twins and the Miracle of Chanukah

A Chanukah graphic novel for ages 7–12.

Cover of Spin of Light: The Lichter Twins and the Miracle of Chanukah
Spin of Light, cover

Twins Yehudah and Yehudis find Zaidy's old dreidel and spin their way back to ancient Modiin, where they see the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil up close. A funny, heartfelt Chanukah graphic novel for ages 7–12, with a goat named Kugel along for the ride.

Picture books · Ages 3–6

Bedtime and holiday picture books

Cover of Glimmer, the Night Light Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Glimmer, the Night Light Who Was Afraid of the Dark

A little night light who is scared of the dark learns to be brave. A cozy bedtime story.

Cover of Hazel's Thankful Basket

Hazel's Thankful Basket

Hazel the squirrel shares her acorns with hungry friends and finds out what being thankful really means. A sweet Thanksgiving story.

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