Behrman House acquires award-winning and classic Jewish-interest children's books from Albert Whitman & Company

November 6, 2026—Behrman House/Apples & Honey Press today announced the acquisition of 19 Jewish-interest children’s books from Albert Whitman.

“These diverse and engaging stories align with our mission to publish high-quality Jewish interest books to excite and inspire children of all ages. Each of these titles is unique and compelling storytelling, and I am delighted to have them on our Apples & Honey Press list,” said Dena Neusner, Executive Editor, Behrman House/Apples & Honey Press.

This prominent list of titles includes award-winners, important authors, and much-loved stories that will enhance our highly regarded Apples & Honey Press publishing program, which includes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult titles.

“This list includes perennial favorites as well as titles that have long been unavailable in print. We're excited to reintroduce these books to our audience while working with their creators to share their stories more widely," said Derek Stordahl, Publisher, Behrman House.

"We are proud of the legacy these books have built at Albert Whitman and are delighted to see them continue their journey with Apples & Honey Press," said Tom MacDonald, Publisher, Albert Whitman & Company. "Behrman House's commitment to Jewish children's publishing makes them an ideal steward for these beloved titles. We are grateful to the authors, illustrators, agents, and readers who have supported these books over the years, and we are pleased to see them continue their publishing lives with such a respected partner."

 

Titles include:

Bim! Sings the Baby: Baby's Shabbat Book, Linda Glaser

Dear Mr. Dickens, Nancy Churnin

Festival of Lights, edited by Henry Herz

Happy Birthday Tree! A Tu B'Shevat Story, Madelyn Rosenberg

Is It Hanukkah Yet?, Chris Barash

Is It Passover Yet?, Chris Barash

Is It Purim Yet?, Chris Barash

Is It Rosh Hashanah Yet?, Chris Barash

Is It Sukkot Yet?, Chris Barash

Is It Tu B’Shevat Yet?, Chris Barash

Little Red Ruthie, Gloria Koster

Munch! Goes the Baby, Linda Glaser

Not This Turkey!, Jessica Steinberg

Purim Chicken, Margery Cuyler

Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!), Leslie Kimmelman

Sam and Charlie (and Sam too) Go to Camp, Leslie Kimmelman

Sam and Charlie (And Sam too) Return, Leslie Kimmelman

Sam and Charlie Help Save the Earth, Leslie Kimmelman

Snow In Jerusalem, Deborah De Costa

 

The above list of titles are to be distributed by Two Rivers Ingram beginning November 1, 2026.

 

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“We have a new publisher and distributor for all the Sam and Charlie stories!” said Sam.

“It's so exciting to be under the Apples & Honey umbrella!” added Charlie.

“Umbrella?” asked Sam Too, confused. “It's not even raining!”

(Author Leslie Kimmelman is also thrilled that the books have such a wonderful new home.)

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Apples & Honey Press publishes memorable stories that support emotional growth, Jewish values, and the sweetness of community—books that help kids explore their world, build empathy and resilience, and just have fun.

Since its founding in 1921 as Behrman’s Jewish Book Shop, Behrman House has played a key role in the development of Jewish culture and education in North America and is now the leading independent publisher of materials for Jewish education.

 

About Albert Whitman & Company

Founded in 1919, Albert Whitman & Company is an independent publisher of award-winning children's books known for championing diverse voices, strong storytelling, and books that help young readers understand themselves and the world around them. For more than 100 years, Albert Whitman has partnered with authors, illustrators, educators, and booksellers to create books that inform, inspire, and entertain generations of children.