Monster Bar Mitzvah

Mon­ster Bar Mitz­vah is a graphic novel for younger readers that follows Eli, who feels left out of his family's preparations for his older brother's bar mitzvah. He meets a monster under his bed, and things change, but not always for the better. Will Eli be able to control the monster in time for the big event, or will there be more chaos?

Format: Hardback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S.

“Mon­ster Bar Mitz­vah is a book that all kids will enjoy — but itll be a par­tic­u­lar hit among younger siblings.   --Paula Chaiken,Jewish Book Council

In this unusual graphic novel for younger readers, Eli is feeling left out of the family's preparations for his older brother's bar mitzvah. He wants to help but can't seem to do anything right. Then he meets the monster under his bed, and things begin to change. . . . but not always for the better. Will Eli be able to get the monster under control in time for the big event, or will there just be more and more chaos?

Eli is a young boy who is feeling left out of his family's preparations for his older brother's bar mitzvah. He desperately wants to participate and contribute, but he struggles to find his place. One night, as he lies in bed, he encounters a monster under his bed. At first, Eli is terrified, but he soon realizes that the monster is not as scary as he thought.

The monster is actually quite lonely and wants to be friends with Eli. Eli is hesitant at first, but he eventually agrees to help the monster. Together, they embark on a series of adventures to prepare for the bar mitzvah. Eli helps the monster practice his Hebrew and learns about Jewish customs and traditions.

As they work together, Eli and the monster begin to bond. They share stories and laugh together, and Eli starts to feel like he belongs in his family again. However, their friendship is not without its challenges. The monster can be unpredictable and sometimes causes chaos and destruction. Eli must learn to control the monster and keep him from causing harm to anyone.

As the bar mitzvah approaches, Eli and the monster face their biggest challenge yet. The monster wants to attend the bar mitzvah and be part of the family's celebration, but Eli is afraid that his presence will cause chaos and embarrassment. Eli must find a way to convince his family to accept the monster and include him in the festivities.

In the end, Eli and the monster overcome their obstacles and attend the bar mitzvah together. The family is surprised and delighted to see the monster, and they embrace him as a new member of the family. Eli and the monster have learned important lessons about friendship, acceptance, and family.

Mon­ster Bar Mitz­vah is a heartwarming and entertaining story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a reminder that even the most unexpected friendships can bring joy and happiness into our lives, and that we should never be afraid to embrace our differences.

Dimension: 228 x 177 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781681156040