• Age: 5 to 9
• Grade: k to 3
• Reading age: 7 to 8

Experience the story of the world's most famous Jewish song, as told by the song herself.In her spare, poetic text, Freda Lewkowicz has personified the song of Hava Nagila and made her the narrator of her own story, known simply as "Hava." Renowned Indian-American Jewish illustrator Siona Benjamin, who is known for her blue characters, draws Hava as a young blue girl in a sari. Follow Hava as she spreads joy and hope throughout the world.

Freda Lewkowicz was born in Montreal, Quebec where her parents, Holocaust survivors, sought refuge after the war. Her picture books include I Am Hava and OLIVER SOLIVER.

Freda Lewkowicz's profile page

Siona Benjamin grew up as a Bene Israel Jew in multicultural India. Today Siona lives in New Jersey, and her work has been exhibited around the world. Learn more at www.artsiona.com

Siona Benjamin's profile page

"The essential Jewishness of the song and its amazing longevity and universal appeal across nations and cultures resonate throughout the tale. Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope."—starred, Kirkus Reviews