Joseph, Danielle. Mitzvah Fairy, The. Christine Battuz, Illus. Kar-Ben, 02/2025. [24]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8-7656-2699-3. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL.
This cute story follows a day in the life of a young boy, the Mitzvah Fairy who “wakes up early to spread joy.” He puts on his fairy wings, grabs his crown and wand, and heads out with his father to do things like bringing soup to his Bubbe who has a cold, watering a neighbor’s garden, picking up trash in the park, and saving a ladybug. All characters appear to be white. Back matter includes more examples of types of mitzvot and the Hebrew words for them with a little game of matching the picture to the description. The highlight for me is the choice to portray a little boy as the happy young fairy.
Rachael Reiley—Independent