I\\ HELPING JEWISH FAMILIES GROW Images & Imagination A New Approach to Creativity Where Your Child Is Only Limited By His/Her Imagination! PUblisher Arthur Horwitz Editor Elizabeth Applebaum Xct41 Art Director Debbie Schultz Copy Editors/Proofreaders Phillip Applebaum Lynne Konstantin Gail Zimmerman Photographers Daniel Lippitt Business Manager Marianne B. Taylor Production Manager Curtis DeLoye Assistant Production Manager Gayle Baldi Production Nancy Cameron, Cathy Ciccone, Marla Cooper, Leslie Joseph, Ralph Orme, Holly Piskie Accounting Manager Linda McCarthy Office Staff Heather Bondy, Kari Horenstein, Tobie Kuppe, Sue Maniloff, Susie Sherman, Brigette Thompson H Consumer Marketing Manager Deborah Cherrin Fulfillment Supervisor Paula Smith Marketing Manager. [liana P. 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POSTMAS- TER: SEND CHANGES DETROITJEWISH NEWS, 27676 FRANKLIN ROAD. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48034. TO ©COPYRIGHT 1997 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS t night I often go into my daughter's room just to look at all her treasures. The room is distinctly a little girl's. There's a tea party for a purple beanbag bear, a small toy dalmatian and a sleeping pink rabbit Sometimes, we fill the cups with apple juice and offer the animals a delicious meal of Reese's Pieces. There are many books, about eight of which we read each night before bed. At least once a month ei- ther Adina, 5, or her brother, Yitzhak, 3, get addicted to one and we'll have to read it for at least 10 consec- utive evenings. Most recently, this proved true with My Friend, Jasper Jones, about a boy who causes all kinds of havoc, then blames it on an imagi- nary pal. Recently, I asked Yitzhak who made the mess in our playroom and he an- swered, "Jasper Jones." My son's room also has plen- ty of books and stuffed animals, though he's much less attached to the latter than Adina. And unlike his sister, Yitzhak is not a big collector; like me, he's ob- sessively organized. Sometimes I'm looking through his drawers and I find already worn socks and shirts, stuffed in among the fancy sweaters from Grandma. He's not tall enough yet to reach the laundry chute and, clearly, he doesn't want to just leave things on the floor. Also in Yitzhak's room is one of the many notes his sister has written: "I love Yitzhak," his yel- low slippers that look like ducks and repeatedly quack out sever- al songs, each more annoying than the next (when I bought them, the woman said, "These are for a nephew, right? I mean, you really wouldn't want them for your own child, would you?") and a Barney backpack. In this month's issue of The AppleTree, author Marilyn Brose speaks with parents and grandparents who have come up with novel ways to design 5 R WELCOME to the world of Images and Imagination, fabulous enrichment classes for children 31 /2 to 6 years of age. A world where every week you see and experience different things. In a warm, nurturing and stimulating setting, children will learn through the use of art, music, drama and science ... enjoying and discovering the magic of life. "Imagination is more important than knowledge." At Images we encourage both! Albert Einstein CALL NOW FOR SUMMER ENROLLMENT INFORMATION 810-683-9022 810-851-5730 6235 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield / / / For our youngest readers: Saturday, Feb. 22--11 am. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION. those little spaces our children call home. From fishnet on the ceiling to a place tigers (stuffed ones, anyway) would feel com- fortable, these rooms are fun, creative and, best of all, inex- pensive. Meanwhile, get ready for another exciting AppleTree next month. Among other sto- ries, we'll have a piece all about Pesach -- how to prepare for the holiday, what to cook and fun ideas about decorating (frogs, on the table? You bet!). The Chinese New Year begins in February this year. Learn more about this special day as Chinese author Christine Liu tells Chinese folktales and leads a craft-making session! Ages 3-up Saturday, March 1--11 am. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS! Meet brother & sister bear in today's special Berenstain Bears event, featuring stories, treats, and fun! You'll have a honey of a time! Ages 3-up. Sunday, March 2, 1:00 pm. DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY! It's Theodore Giesel, also known as Dr. Seuss' birthday, and we're celebrating with a great day of funny stories, treats, and games! Ages 3-up. For Adults: Sunday, January 26 -- 7:00 pm UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY THROUGH MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN'S BOOKS. Books are a powerful force to build cultural and racial sesitivities and appreciation as well as to combat prejudices. Dr. Judy McKee will offer specific criteria for selecting books that transcend stereo- types and also speak to Jewish, African American, Asian-Americans, Latino, and Native American backgrounds. FIND Elizabeth Applebaum Editor O U T. BORDERS BOOK SHOP BIRMINGHAM 31150 Southfield Rd at 13 Mile .(810) 644-1515 F EB R U A R Y Contributing Writers Lynne Konstantin Mark Lichterman Diane Schaefer Jill Davidson Sklar 1