Shavuot, Shavuot, Why Are You Sad?

Poor Shavuot! It's hard to be a holiday that's ignored or even forgotten. All the more famous Jewish holidays like Hanukkah and Passover try to cheer up Shavuot, but it's no use--until the true meaning of Shavuot is revealed! Maybe there's more to this holiday than milk and cheese...

Author: Doug Rand
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798765668481
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
School Library Journal 12/01/2025 pg. 58

About the Author
Gierliński, Pawel: - Pawel Gierliński is a freelance illustrator based in Poland. He is a self-taught artist who owes his development to hard work combined with years spent on drawing. His illustrations are created mainly digitally, although he is proficient in using crayon and watercolor. Pawel's adventure with illustration started in 2020 and since then his style has been constantly evolving. Due to his passion for traditional media, he tries to transfer their effect and texture into his illustrations. He enjoys creating new characters, imaginary items, vehicles, places and fun scenarios. Privately cat lover and a husband of a wonderful woman and a father of a beautiful girl.Rand, Doug: - Doug Rand is a writer whose plays have been performed thousands of times worldwide. His first book for children is Shavuot, Shavuot, Why Are You Sad? Doug served as Senior Advisor to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) during the Biden administration and as Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) during the Obama administration. As an entrepreneur, he was the co-founder and president of Boundless, and the co-founder and CEO of Playscripts, Inc. He lives in the Washington, DC, area with his wife, their three children, and a pet axolotl.