Jacqueline Jules

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  • Bibliography:
    51 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    December 1995
  • Latest Book:
    May 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Sofia Martinez

1 - The Missing Mouse (Jan-2015)
2 - Abuela's Birthday (Jan-2015)
3 - Picture Perfect (Jan-2015)
4 - The Marigold Mess (Jan-2015)
5 - Singing Superstar (Jan-2016)
6 - The Secret Recipe (Jan-2016)
7 - Lights Out (Aug-2016)
8 - The Beach Trip (Aug-2016)
9 - Abuela's Special Letters (Jan-2017)
10 - Shopping Trip Trouble (Jan-2017)
11 - Hector's Hiccups (Jan-2018)
12 - Sofia's Party Shoes (Jan-2018)

Zapato Power

1 - Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Mar-2010)
2 - Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action (Sep-2010)
3 - Freddie Ramos Zooms to the Rescue (Mar-2011)
4 - Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (Mar-2012)
5 - Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow (Mar-2014)
6 - Freddie Ramos Rules New York (Oct-2016)
7 - Freddie Ramos Hears It All (Sep-2018)
8 - Freddie Ramos Adds It All Up (Aug-2019)
9 - Freddie Ramos Tracks Down a Drone (Apr-2020)
10 - Freddie Ramos Gets a Sidekick (Sep-2020)
11 - Freddie Ramos and the Meteorite (Apr-2021)
12 - Freddie Ramos Powers Up (Apr-2022)

Book List in Order: 51 titles

  • Once Upon a Shabbos

  • The Grey Striped Shirt

    A young girl discovers a concentration camp uniform in her grandparents' closet.

    Frannie is looking for Grandma's purple hat with the feather. By accident she discovers a grey striped shirt with a yellow star hidden in the back of the closet. Slow...

  • The Hardest Word

    The Ziz, a wonderful bird who lived long ago, is so big and clumsy that he can't keep from bumping into things. When a tree he knocks over destroys the children's garden, he seeks God's help to fix things. "Bring me the hardest word," God instruct...

  • Noah and the Ziz

    The Ziz is back! The loveable but clumsy Ziz, giant king of the birds, tries to help Noah round up the animals for the ark. Ziz fans will also enjoy The Hardest Word and The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle....

  • No English

    Â"No English” is all that Blanca, the new girl from Argentina, says. She spends her time drawing pictures instead of doing class work and that hardly seems fair to second-grader Diane. One misunderstanding follows another until Diane begins to see ...

  • Sarah Laughs

    This biblical story tells of the elderly Sarah who laughs in delight when she overhears three strangers tell her husband Abraham that he will soon become a father. When a son is born to her the following year she names him Isaac, which means laugh...

  • The Princess and the Ziz

    Called on to watch over King Solomon's daughter, the Ziz takes Magda on a joyful trip around the world. But when she falls in love with a handsome young man, the Ziz's jealousy gets the giant bird into trouble....

  • Goodnight Sh'ma

  • Duck for Turkey Day

    A 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People2012 Washington State Children's Book Award Nominee2012-2013 Volunteer State (Tennessee) Book Award Master ListIt's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation ...



  • Freddie Ramos Takes Off

    Zapato Power - 1

    What is Zapato Power? One day Freddie Ramos comes home from school and finds a strange box, just for him. What's inside? ZAPATO POWER -- shoes that give him super speed! Where did they come from? Meanwhile, weird things are happening at the S...

  • Going on a Hametz Hunt

    Little readers will have fun counting and rhyming with a brother and sister in Kar-Ben's new board book Going on a Hametz Hunt, as they look for breadcrumbs in a favorite kids' tradition before the start of the Passover holiday. Award-winning auth...

  • Happy Hanukkah Lights

    A happy family celebrates the eight nights of Hanukkah by lighting candles, eating latkes, and playing dreidel in this new board book from Kar-Ben. Kids can also learn to count to eight as the candles are lit. Award-winning author Jacqueline Jules...

  • Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action

    Zapato Power - 2

    Freddie has shoes that give him super speed. It's hard to be a superhero and a regular kid at the same time, especially when your shoes give you even more power! Freddie needs an on/off switch for his super speed, so Mr. Vaslov, who created the shoes...

  • Freddie Ramos Zooms to the Rescue

    Zapato Power - 3

    Things are not going well at Starwood Elementary A squirrel is running through the halls. A tree fell on the gym. The principal is acting weird Can Freddie save the day with his Zapato Power?...

  • Picnic at Camp Shalom

    When Carly unthinkingly makes fun of Sara's last name at mail call, her bunkmate refuses to be consoled. But their mutual love of music brings harmony to Shabbat dinner as well as to their friendship, and Carly finally gets the chance to reveal a ...

  • Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash

    Zapato Power - 4

    Freddie Ramos's adventures continue! Thanks to his superpowered zapatos, Freddie is the neighborhood superhero. However his summer's off to an iffy start. Freddie's learning to swim at camp, but he hasn't even put his face in the water yet. When a bu...

  • What a Way to Start a New Year!

    Beginning the New Year in a new city isn't easy, and it definitely isn't starting out very well for Dina and her family! But when they're welcomed by warm and generous hosts in their new community it becomes a very happy New Year for all. ...

  • Abraham's Search for God

    Who made the clouds? Abraham asks. “Who made the flowers?” Even as a child, he knows there must be something greater than idols of clay and stone. As he observes and questions the world around him, Abraham comes to the conclusion that there is on...

  • Benjamin and the Silver Goblet

    Drought has come to Canaan and Jacob’s sons must travel to Egypt to look for food, including youngest son Benjamin. Their brother Joseph, now governor of the land, wonders if his brothers have changed since the days they sold him into slavery. W...



  • Miriam in the Desert

    As the Israelites, freed from slavery in Egypt, follow Moses through the desert, his sister Miriam comforts them through the wilderness.Miriam’s grandson Bezalel draws pictures in the sand as he dreams of the future. When his great-uncle Moses clim...

  • Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow

    Zapato Power - 5

    When a freak spring blizzard buries Starwood Park, Freddie works with Mr. Vaslov to clear the sidewalks using a new invention--Zapato Power snowshoes! But not even the snow can stop a thief from causing trouble in the neighborhood. Can Freddie solve ...

  • Never Say a Mean Word Again

    No one ignores the grand vizier. The most important advisor in the royal court, he was considered the wisest man in the kingdom. He was also Samuel''s father. "Make sure Hamza never says a mean word to you again," he had ordered Samuel. Wha...

  • Abuela's Birthday

    Sofia Martinez - 2

    Sofia wants to make her grandma's birthday extra special. With the help of her cousins, she has the perfect plan. But an uninvited helper might ruin the entire surprise. ...

  • The Marigold Mess

    Sofia Martinez - 4

    Sofia is so excited to wash the car! It is a way better chore than dusting again. But when Sofia starts to clean the car, she makes a muddy mess of her mom's marigolds. ...

  • The Missing Mouse

    Sofia Martinez - 1

    Sofia finally gets a chance to watch the class pet, a mouse named Snowflake. When Snowflake gets out of his box, Sofia and her sisters quickly find out that a little mouse can cause big problems. ...

  • Picture Perfect

    Sofia Martinez - 3

    Sofia is sick of looking exactly like her sisters. She wants to stand out! And when school picture day comes around, Sofia thinks of the perfect way to make that happen. ...

  • The Secret Recipe

    Sofia Martinez - 6

    Sofia helps her abuela make arroz con leche for the church dinner, but things don't go as planned. Find out if Sofia is able to fix the recipe so her grandma isn't embarrassed in this early chapter book. ...

  • Singing Superstar

    Sofia Martinez - 5

    Sofia FINALLY gets her beloved singing machine, and she can't wait to sing her heart out. However, nobody in her family wants to listen to her sing. Sofia is determined to find a place to perform, even if she has to leave her house to do it! ...

  • Feathers for Peacock

    Long ago, when the world was brand new, all birds were naked. It wasn’t fair. Foxes had fur. Turtles had shells. Birds deserved warm coats, too. Disgruntled, they approach the first full spring moon for advice....



  • The Beach Trip

    Sofia Martinez - 8

    Sofia and her family are headed to the beach for the weekend, and Sofia is packed and ready to go. But once they get to the beach house, it's obvious that Sofia did not pack basic beach gear. Will her beach trip be ruined? Spanish words are used thro...

  • Lights Out

    Sofia Martinez - 7

    After a strong storm, Sofia and her family are without power. Sofia and her dad head to the store to buy supplies and come home with the perfect plan to have fun ― with or without power! This early chapter book includes Spanish words. ...

  • Freddie Ramos Rules New York

    Zapato Power - 6

    Freddie and his mom are visiting Uncle Jorge in New York City! Just before they leave, Mr. Vaslov gives Freddie a new pair of zapatos to replace the ones that were getting too small. But Freddie worries if his new zapatos will work as well as his old...

  • Abuela's Special Letters

    Sofia Martinez - 9

    Sofia is on a mission to make a family time capsule. The whole family contributes pictures and special items. Abuela even writes a letter to each of her grandchildren to be opened in fifteen years. Can Sofia really wait fifteen years to find out what...

  • Shopping Trip Trouble

    Sofia Martinez - 10

    It's time to go school shopping, and Sofia is extra excited about her new supplies. But that excitement turns to panic when her cousin Manuel goes missing. With Sofia's entire family on the case, Manuel won't be missing for long. This early chapter b...

  • Drop by Drop

    Akiva is just a poor shepherd living an ordinary life, until he falls in love with Rachel. Rachel thinks her husband could become a great man of learning -- but Akiva can't even read! ...

  • Hector's Hiccups

    Sofia Martinez - 11

    Sofia has tried everything to cure Hector’s hiccup problem. But nothing seems to work! If they can’t cure Hector’s hiccups, they won’t be able to go to the movies with Abuela. Spanish words are mixed into the text, and the art is bright and f...

  • Sofia's Party Shoes

    Sofia Martinez - 12

    Sofia finally gets to attend her first quinceañera! Her mom even buys her some new shoes. But when Sofia ruins her new shoes before the big party, Sofia might not get to attend after all. This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includ...

  • Light the Menorah!

    In this Hanukkah manual for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history, rituals, activities, songs, and recipes provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. The book includes brief reflections to read alou...

  • Freddie Ramos Hears It All

    Zapato Power - 7

    Freddie Ramos loves his new Zapato Power -- super hearing! He can listen in on conversations and find hero jobs. But soon Freddie realizes the temptation to eavesdrop on everyone is too great. Can Freddie find a way to use his super hearing without s...



  • Freddie Ramos Adds It All Up

    Zapato Power - 8

    When Amy, the new girl at school, is being bullied, Freddie Ramos uses his Zapato Power to help her. But then she disappears! Super hearing, super speed, and super bounce doesn't help Freddie find her. And his superpowers aren't helping Freddie with ...

  • The Generous Fish

    Inspired by Jewish folklore, The Generous Fish is the story of a young boy named Reuven who takes a verse from scripture to “cast your bread upon the waters” (Ecclesiastes 11:1) quite literally. The resu...

  • Freddie Ramos Tracks Down a Drone

    Zapato Power - 9

    Mr. Vaslov is building a drone to help him take care of Starwood Park -- but that's Freddie's job! And when Freddie finds out his mom has a new boyfriend, he's worried about their relationship too. How can his Zapato Power help with all this change?...

  • Freddie Ramos Gets a Sidekick

    Zapato Power - 10

    Freddie is trying to make his first invention! But he gets frustrated when his first attempt fails. As Freddie zooms around Starwood Park to feel better, he notices holes in the doors and fence. Who is responsible for making the holes? Freddie wants ...

  • Freddie Ramos and the Meteorite

    Zapato Power - 11

    Can Zapato Power help detect a meteorite? When Freddie and Mr. Vaslov see something fall from the sky, Freddie learns it could be a meteorite. He's determined to find it! Will Freddie find the rock from outer space before someone else does?...

  • Freddie Ramos Powers Up

    Zapato Power - 12

    Has Freddie found gloves that give him super strength?Freddie loves to help Mr. Vaslov with jobs around the Starwood Park apartment buildings. One day Freddie finds a pair of small gloves that would fit him in Mr. Vaslov's toolshed. Could the gloves ...

  • My Name Is Hamburger

    Say your name with pride! Trudie Hamburger is the only Jewish kid living in the small southern town of Colburn in 1962. Nobody else at her school has a father who speaks with a German accent or a last name that means chopped meat. Trudie doesn't want...

  • Starting Off Chapter Book Series

    From out-of-this world hijinks on an international space station, to the adventures of a city kid with a pair of superpowered shoes, this collection is sure to keep kids turning pages.Get kids excited for the next chapter in their reading journey wit...

  • Moses and the Runaway Lamb

    When a small lamb scampers away from her flock, the young shepherd Moses wonders whether he should chase after her or let her fend for herself in the wilderness. He decides to go after her, not knowing that God is watching. God sees that Moses is the...

  • Smoke at the Pentagon

    Told in the voices of young people, a novel in verse about the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.“A powerful, humanistic look at the aftermath of a national tragedy, and an important purchase for modern collections.”—Scho...



  • Freddie Ramos and the Beach Monster

    Can Freddie's superpowers help him catch a beach monster?Freddie takes his first trip to the beach, where his superpowered shoes make him bounce on the sand. While Freddie’s mom hangs out with her boyfriend, David, and gets to know his family, Fred...

  • Freddie Ramos Sees in the Dark

    Can a special new pair of goggles help Freddie get over his fear of the dark?Every superhero has a super weakness, and Freddie's is his fear of the dark. When a power outage hits Starwood Park Apartments, Freddie has to rely on a special new set of n...

Award-Winning Books by Jacqueline Jules

Freddie Ramos Takes Off
2010 Cybils -- Early Chapter Books


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jacqueline Jules has published 51 books.

The next book by Jacqueline Jules, Freddie Ramos Sees in the Dark, will be published in May 2024.

The first book by Jacqueline Jules, Once Upon a Shabbos, was published in December 1995.

Yes. Jacqueline Jules has 2 series.
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