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Avram's Gift

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This title was declared a 2003 Notable Book by the Association of Jewish Libraries! Almost 200 children's books of Judaic content were reviewed during the year to find the best of the bunch. Find out more at www.jewishlibraries.org.

This 2003 notable book is a beautiful story about a young Jewish boy named Mark and an old picture of a stern looking man named Avram, Mark's great great grandfather.
Mark doesn't like the picture one bit. In fact, it makes him a little nervous. But when his family comes to visit for Rosh Hashanah, he learns just who that old man was.

This is a touching story about a young man learning about his family and his culture. The artwork through the book is beautiful, and truly works to tie the story together. It is a fantastic book for young children, and could easily be used to help teach children about Jewish history, Culture and, more specifically, Rosh Hashanah.

I have read both of Margie Blumberg's books (the other being Shakespeare for Kids) and she is distinguishing herself as a sensitive and thoroughly creative writer of books for children. Although this book has a strong Jewish focus, its theme - of a child learning about his family's past - is universal and should appeal to children of any background. Moreover, the illustrations by Laurie McGaw are elegant and often touching. Highly recommended!