Subject: Childrens literature, American

This is a children's book titled "Country Walks for Little Folk," published in 1845. The book was inscribed and presented as a gift from Jacob Solis Cohen to his daughter Mariam Feneca Solis Cohen in 1853. The inscription provides a connection to the prominent 19th-century Philadelphia physician Jacob da Silva Solis Cohen and his family.

This 32-page pamphlet contains a collection of riddles associated with Cracker Jack, a popular brand of candy-coated popcorn and peanuts. Published around 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, it likely served as a promotional item or children's entertainment accompanying the snack. The riddles would engage children and promote the Cracker Jack brand.

This book, published by ASSU in 1834, is the first American edition of a Christian adaptation of the Megillah story. The title page lists an address of 134 Chestnut Street, and notes that it was first published in England in 1780.

This book is the first English edition of a textbook on Jewish religious instruction for children. Translated from the German of J. Joholson by Isaac Leeser, it was published in Philadelphia in 1830. Leeser, then reader of the Portuguese Congregation Mikveh Israel, self-published the work after failing to find a local publisher. The book is dedicated to Leeser's uncle, Zalma Rehnie, of Richmond, Virginia.

This is a children's book, likely a giveaway item, published around 1890 by Levy Brothers & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It features Christmas stories and includes an advertisement for Levy Bros. & Co. on the back cover. The book cover is stamped with "Compliments of Levy Brothers & Co....211 to 217 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia."

This is a six-page children's book, likely used as an advertisement for Rosenberg & Son, a clothing business located at 43 and 45 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York. Published circa 1885, the book tells the story of a dog named Little Johnnie and his lunch. The story is illustrated and likely served as a promotional handout for the company.

This book, published circa 1885 by McLoughlin Bros., recounts the biblical story of Moses and the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt. The book likely contains illustrations and text aimed at a young audience, given the publisher's known focus on children's literature. The book's content focuses on the journey of the Israelites, from slavery in Egypt to their arrival at Mount Sinai.

This book, published by Bloch Publishing Company in 1908, presents a simplified version of Bible history tailored for young Jewish children. The book's content focuses on key events and figures from the Hebrew Bible, presented in a manner suitable for a younger audience. This particular copy shows evidence of previous ownership through a signature.

Printed in New York by Southwick and Pelsue in 1820, this book, *Selections of a Father for the Use of His Children*, is considered the first children's book written by a Jew in America. Authored by Isaac Gomez Jr. (1768-), it contains 408 pages and includes a testimonial by M. M. Noah. This particular copy features an approbation by President John Adams pasted on page [iv]. The book includes a preface to a selection from Shakespeare's *Merchant of Venice*, where Gomez defends his religion and clarifies the historical inaccuracies regarding Shylock's portrayal. It is noted for its significance in the history of American Jewish literature, representing one of the earliest literary efforts by American Jews. This work also contains one Jewish-related selection on pages 326-329. References include Singerman 322 and Rosenbach 209.

This small children's book recounts the biblical story of Jonah. Published by the American Tract Society around 1833, it was printed by Fanshaw and Mahon Day. The book's author, Reverend Gallaudet, was the former principal of the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and his methods influenced David Seixas's work in Philadelphia.

This book contains the story of Esther in both English and Hebrew. It was published by the Hebrew Publishing Company at 77-79 Delancey Street in 1900. The book has a red paper cover.

This book, published by the American Sunday-School Union for Christian children in 1848, tells the story of Alfred Moritz Myers. The book is listed in the Rosenbach catalog (#638). It likely presents a narrative of Myers' life, framed within a Christian perspective suitable for a young audience.