Tov Is Good: Jewish Joy from Morning to Night

From the award-winning creators of Two New Years comes a joyful picture book that brings Hebrew words and Jewish traditions to life through warm storytelling and vibrant illustrations—complete with an engaging glossary of terms for speaking goodness into the world.

Follow a young Jewish boy throughout a good day! Because today is a good day to play with a chaver tov—a good friend. And it’s a good day to savor taam tov, such as a meal full of challah, cholent, and kugel. And it’s a really good day to celebrate an older brother’s bar mitzvah aliyah with a shower of candy—mazel tov! 

From boker tov in the morning to laila tov at night, award-winning author Richard Ho and illustrator Lynn Scurfield celebrate all the ways to experience goodness in the Jewish tradition. Today is tov. And tov is good!

• A JEWISH CELEBRATION OF GOODNESS: Following one child’s day from morning to night, this lively picture book explores the many meanings of tov (“good”) through family, friendship, food, celebrations, and ordinary moments.
• AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE TEAM: Richard Ho and Lynn Scurfield, creators of Two New Years, reunite for another vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, community, and family traditions.
• UNIVERSAL MESSAGE: While rooted in Jewish experiences, this uplifting story encourages children from all backgrounds to notice, celebrate, and share the good in their own lives.
• PERFECT FOR HOME AND CLASSROOM: With accessible text, an engaging glossary of terms in the backmatter, and beautiful illustrations, this meaningful picture book is ideal for families, educators, libraries, holidays, and gifting.