Bright contrasting colors and funky patterns enliven this whimsical picture book that teaches the lesson “less is more.” A man sets out to build a house; he instructs the builder to add room after room until he has 100 rooms. He has a room for forks, curtains, tables, even a room for a single plant, but he begins to lose track of which room is which. Even with all his possessions, however, he realizes he’s missing the one thing he truly needs: connection.

– Danielle Ballantyne, Foreword Reviews

Similar to a noodlehead tale, this funny story with playful cartoon illustrations introduces us to a silly main character. When builders arrive to construct his home, he repeatedly asks them to add another room. When his mansion has 100 rooms, he then foolishly fills each one with one type of object — a room with just tables, a room with just beds, a room with only curtains, a room with nothing but forks and so on. Needless to say, he has to constantly rush about gathering the things he needs just to have a meal or to settle down for sleep. It’s only when he identifies a few essentials and brings them together in the 100th room — the only space he hasn’t filled — that he can relax, recognizing that a simple life is more valuable than one filled with too many possessions. Not explicitly a Jewish story, this tale does reflect Jewish values. A note in the back references the wisdom of the ancient Jews who understood that too many possessions make for needless worries. In the end the man sells all but one of his rooms, and unburdened, he enjoys nature and the company of other people. Excellent for discussions about ethics and values, this book will make a delightful addition to both Jewish and secular classrooms and libraries.

– Gloria Koster, Retired School Librarian, Association of Jewish Libraries News and Reviews

100 ROOMS is funny! The premise is "the more possessions, the more worry," but the author treats this weighty subject with so much humor and lightness that the book is really enjoyable. This book opens up a great opportunity to have a discussion about consumerism with kids.

– Victoria DiMassa, Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk