Books by Maxine Schur

3 books · Ages 4–12

Maxine Schur writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, cultural identity, love & family.

Standalone Books

Cover of Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia
Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia
Maxine Schur
Follow a young Ethiopian Jewish boy and his family through their daily routine and the special preparations for the Sabb
Ages 4–11
Cover of When I Left My Village
When I Left My Village
Maxine Schur
For families facing displacement or seeking a better life, this powerful story shows courage, resilience, and hope durin
Ages 9–12
Cover of The Peddler's Gift
The Peddler's Gift
Maxine Schur
In rural Russia, a boy named Shnook steals a dreidel from a traveling peddler. His attempt to return it leads to a surpr
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia
The Peddler's Gift
Ages 8–11
3 books
Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia
When I Left My Village
The Peddler's Gift
Ages 12–18
1 books
When I Left My Village

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceCultural IdentityLove & FamilyEmpathy & KindnessCuriosity & WonderFamily & SiblingsJustice & FairnessJoy & Gratitude

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