Martha Seif Simpson

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Selected Works

Picture Books

Esther's Gragger: A Toyshop Tale of Purim

Like her namesake, Queen Esther, a young girl displays courage and wit when a bully tries to steal her gragger.

The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah

A shopkeeper witnesses a small miracle in his toy store and learns the true meaning of Hanukkah.

What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day

A boy offers advice on what NOT to give your mom, unless she's an animal.

Library and Teacher Resource Books

Bringing Classes into the Public Library: A Handbook for Librarians

Complete plans for designing and implementing a series of class visits to the public library

StoryCraft: 50 Theme-Based Programs Combining Storytelling, Activities and Crafts for Children in Grades 1-3

StoryCraft is an award-winning library program that combines storytelling with crafts in an exciting and engaging activity for children in first through third grades.

Reading Programs for Young Adults Complete Plans for 50 Theme-Related Units for Public, Middle School and High School Libraries

Exciting theme-based units that are designed to capture the interest of tweens and young adults.

Summer Reading Clubs: Complete Plans for 50 Theme-Based Library Programs

The first book ever published with ideas for the ever-popular Summer Reading Program at the public library!

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