Everyone is excited about Uncle Eli’s wedding — except for his nephew, Daniel. The wedding has already interfered with Daniel’s soccer game, and he’s worried that after his favorite uncle marries Lilah, he won’t have time for him anymore. Daniel has been promised something special to do at the wedding, so he is disappointed that he isn’t allowed to sign the ketubah or hold the chuppah poles. But when it comes time to smash the glass at the end of the ceremony, Uncle Eli doesn’t seem able to do it. He asks for Daniel’s help and, holding hands, they stomp on the glass together. The simply drawn cartoon-like illustrations and cheery palette are a nice match for the brief and rhythmic
text. There is also a note from the author defining many key words often heard at Jewish weddings. Recommended for ages 4 – 9.
Susan Kantor was a senior writer/editor for Girl Scouts of the USA, a children’s book editor, and a past judge for the National Jewish Book Awards in the illustrated children’s book category. She is a writer and a docent at the Rubin Museum in New York City, where she leads public and private tours.
