Good Night, Pooh
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Ihey were in their paja-
mas, but ready for action.
And there were a lot of
them.
"We had people waiting
on the sidewalk to see if
there was room," said Ap-
plebaum Parenting Center di-
rector Janet Pont. "It was like
Pine Knob."
Over 200 people — tots, par-
ents, and grandparents — turned
out for the center's first-ever
"Pooh-jama Party," where activ-
ities included live performances
by literary stars Winnie the Pooh
and Tigger (rumor has it they're
Jewish), opportunities to deco-

rate (and eat) cookies and other
art projects. Plus, before they left
to be tucked into bed, they
learned how to say "good night"
toy") in Hebrew.
Although Jewish bedtime sto-
ries had been planned, the large
turnout made it a little too noisy
for storytelling, said Pont, who
explained the program was de-
signed to encourage parents to
include Jewish stories in their
bedtime rituals.
Future pajama parties are al-
ready in the works, and the Ap-
plebaum Parenting Center is
compiling a Jewish reading list
for interested parents. ❑

Above:
Andy Goldberg gives daughter Dana, 2, a spin.

Right:
Sivon Levinson, 21 months, is a little
apprehensive about sitting with Pooh.

A pajama party for youngsters draws a sell out crowd.

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JULIE WIENER STAFF WRITER

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