As any parent or grandparent knows, reading books together with our children is a fantastic way to bond with them. Just as important, children’s books can be one of the most effective ways to transmit lessons in Torah values and beliefs in a fun and non-threatening way.

Here are two recent ArtScroll releases that will give our children vital lessons while they enjoy the delightful pictures and text.

If you’re a parent or grandparent, you probably get a warm and cuddly feeling when you hear the words “ArtScroll Middos Books.” Whether you were reading them to your children or having them read to you, you remember the clever and funny text and the fabulous pictures that taught life lessons oh-so-gently.

In the first volume of the Big Book of Middos Books, ArtScroll collected six beloved Middos stories in one impressive, large-size volume, bringing the lessons and the laughter to a new generation. The phenomenal success of the Big Book of Middos Books proved that today’s children, too, love the engaging stories and the fun-filled illustrations. In the newly-released Big Book of Middos Books Volume 2, children ages 4 – 9 will enjoy — and learn from — six more fantastic stories: Reb Yitzchok’s Jewel, What About Me?, Where Are You, Hashem?, Donny and Deeny K’teeny Help the King, Bat ‘Em In, Benjy, and The Little Old Lady Who Couldn’t Fall Asleep.

Produced in conjunction with Torah Umesorah, Let’s Be Honest! by Bracha Goetz is a designed to instill honesty in our little ones. Children will love reading about Shimi, Yitzy, Mimi — and Fish and Parrot — as they learn the value of telling the truth. Relatable situations, fun-to-read text, and fantastic, kid-friendly illustrations by Tova Leff make this book an interactive adventure for children. From confessing mistakes to returning lost objects, from keeping a promise to not taking property without permission — Let’s Be Honest! will spark meaningful conversations and inspire a lifelong commitment to emes.