All About Us [Hardcover]

Dina Rosenfeld (Author), Hachai Publishing (Author), Amir Zelcer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1989

Why do we have hands and feet, eyes and ears?

To do mitzvos, of course!

Hashem's world was not complete until He made people with "...feet that can run very fast to help a friend... hands to open the door for a guest... ears for listening to a mother and father"... and so much more!

Delightfully written and re-issued with fresh, colorful illustrations, All About Us gives children of all ages a new perspective on different parts of the body.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

Why do we have hands and mouths, eyes and feet? To do mitzvot of course! This delightfully written and illustrated book gives children of all ages a new perspective on different parts of the body.

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A preschool child's book about the parts of the body from a Jewish point of view. It explores the mitzvos we can do from head to toe! -- Book Description

I loved it! Text and art. -- Marcia Posner, Director of Publications, Jewish Book Council, April 15, 1993

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 30 pages
• Publisher: Hachai Pubns; 1st edition (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0922613028
• ISBN-13: 978-0922613021
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,766,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars All About Us, September 11, 2009

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Jewish Book World Magazine (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All About Us (Hardcover)

Hashem (God) created the world, but He wanted people to learn his Torah and do mitzvos, so he created man and gave him different body parts to do different mitzvos. Feet can be used for walking or dancing; hand can give tzedakah or light candles; a head can wear a yarmulke; ears can hear the shofar, a mouth can say a brocha; eyes can find chametz, and a nose can smell the besomim at Havdalah. Finally, the heart can love fellow Jews, the Torah and Hashem. The book concludes that that is why we have these body parts: "to learn the Torah and do the mitzvos of Hashem with love." A glossary is included at the end. This is a welcome update to the 1989 version. The illustrations are full of color and energy, and the most important aspect is that all the "mitzvah doers" are happy and enthusiastic. Some of the text is slightly changed, and all body parts have three mitzvos listed that they can do, except the nose, which only has one. While meant for Orthodox children, this book can be used in any Jewish library or classroom by itself or to spur discussion of parts of the body or different mitzvos. Ages 3-6. Kathe Pinchuck

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal choice for Jewish parents to bestow upon their children, April 18, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All About Us (Hardcover)

How did people come to be? "All About Us" is a young, Jewish children's picturebook that shows young children what metaphorically humans are. Full of faith sure to inspire reverence for G-d in young readers, it's complete with a glossary for non-Jewish readers and for young Jews just learning their faith. "All About Us" is an ideal choice for Jewish parents to bestow upon their children.