1, 2, 3, Nosh with Me - by Micah Siva & Joshua Siva (Hardcover)

About the Book

Count from 1 to 10 with Buckwheat the dog! Buckwheat is hungry! Help him count matzo balls, hamantaschen, latkes, and other traditional treats in this delightful romp through the delicious foods of Jewish holidays, family gatherings, and Shabbat dinners. If all this counting makes you hungry too, use the Simple Challah recipe included to make your own tasty loaf!

Book Synopsis

Culture and education are deliciously interwoven in this playful exploration of Jewish delicacies for young readers.

"A visually stunning illustrated counting book that introduces kids to Jewish foods eaten on different holidays." -- Kveller

"A fun counting book that also introduces elements of Jewish culture, helpful for families already sharing these treats or for those learning more about the cuisine." -- School Library Journal

Buckwheat the Sheepadoodle needs help preparing his holiday meal! One by one, young readers are guided through ten delicious foods of Jewish holidays, family gatherings, and Shabbat dinners. Both appetizing and educational, 1, 2, 3 Nosh With Me helps young children learn about basic numbers as well as traditional Jewish cuisine. And if all the counting makes your little one hungry, use the bonus recipe for Simple Challah included to make your own tasty loaf!

MORE PRAISE FOR 1, 2, 3 NOSH WITH ME

"The perfect book to jumpstart children's interest in these traditional foods as they reinforce their counting skills." -- Faith Kramer, best-selling author of 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen

"From the tactile cover to the challah recipe, and all the fun foods in between, my family and I loved this book!" -- Rachel Teichman, author of B is for Bagel and D is for Donut

"1, 2, 3, Nosh with Me [...] is a beautiful resource for families who want to celebrate Jewish food, while educating their young children." -- Jewish Journal

Review Quotes

"A visually stunning illustrated counting book that introduces kids to Jewish foods eaten on different holidays."-- "Kveller"

"1, 2, 3, Nosh With Me is such a cute way to teach my daughter counting and my favorite Jewish foods at the same time. We both love reading this book!"--Amy Kritzer, author of What Jew Wanna Eat blog

"From matzo balls to crispy latkes, you and your young reader will learn even more about Jewish celebrations you can feel in your tummy!"--Nanny Miss Monique, Childcare Industry Influencer and Early Literacy Advocate

"A fun counting book that also introduces elements of Jewish culture, helpful for families already sharing these treats or for those learning more about the cuisine."-- "School Library Journal"

"1, 2, 3, Nosh with Me [...] is a beautiful resource for families who want to celebrate Jewish food, while educating their young children."-- "Jewish Journal"

"From the tactile cover to the challah recipe, and all the fun foods in between, my family and I loved this book!"--Rachel Teichman, author of B is for Bagel and D is for Donut

"The perfect book to jumpstart children's' interest in these traditional foods as they reinforce their counting skills."--Faith Kramer, best-selling author of 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen

"This book trains toddlers up right to recognize Jewish culinary greatest hits."--Rachel Steinhardt, Jewish Children's Book Critic

"A heartwarming book that makes learning to count a joy for young ones and their families."--Sarah Balagey, Early Childhood Consultant and Programmer

"The illustrations opened up conversations about some of our favorite Jewish foods and traditions and my daughters had so much fun counting along with each page!"--Ariel Stein, founder of Ariel Loves and Jewish educator

About the Author

Micah Siva is a trained chef, registered dietitian, recipe writer, and food photographer, specializing in modern Jewish cuisine. After graduating from the Natural Gourmet Institute of Health & Culinary Arts, she pursued a career in nutrition and later worked for global brands, media outlets, and publications in food media. She shares Jewish-inspired, plant-forward recipes through her blog, Nosh with Micah. Micah lives in San Francisco, California, with her husband, Josh, and their mini sheepadoodle, Buckwheat.

Josh is a lifelong lover of Jewish food, including his everyday favorite: matzah with cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Josh has made a career marketing life-changing medicines and medical devices to people in need. Through his work, he's lived around the world and is proud to make San Francisco home, along with his wife, Micah, and dog, Buckwheat. As Micah's husband, when Josh isn't working his day job, he's working as a full-time taste tester and dishwasher for her latest recipe!

Sviatoslav Franko is a children's book illustrator who enjoys collaborating with independent authors and publishers. He is fascinated by the complexity of nature and combines digital illustration and oil painting to reflect it in his work. Sviatoslav lives in Ukraine where the mountains are his favorite place for rest and inspiration.