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Estie the Mensch [Hardcover]

Jane Kohuth , Rosanne Litzinger
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Book Description

August 23, 2011 3 - 7 years
Estie does not always like people. So when her grandmother reminds her to be a mensch, she'd rather not. She'd rather be a dog. Or a turtle. Or a seagull. Being a monkey can even make another kid laugh! But it can also make another kid cry, and that's when Estie and her grandmother find out what a mensch Estie can really be.

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A Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine Fun Find -- Scholastic Parent & Child, October 2011

"Through a charming, empathetic plot, the author brings the definition and connotations of the word "mensch" into sharp focus."-- Jewish Book World

"An odd, sweet tale of an exuberant kid who people keep telling to 'be a mensch'...and she proves herself to be one while also being true to her quirky self. Delightful old-fashioned but not stuffy art.."-- Marjorie Ingall (Tablet Magazine Reviewer)

"With bold-colored illustrations and unusual scenes on every page, "Estie the Mensch" provides a great vehicle for addressing shyness, friendship, and the possibility everyone has for being the good person we all have inside."-- Cracking the Cover

PublishersWeekly.com, September 16, 2011:
"Litzinger's chalky illustrations have a tender, earnest quality, and Estie's red hair and green eyes give her animal impersonations pep in an offbeat story of gentle misbehavior, budding friendship, and close-knit family dynamics."

About the Author

Jane Kohuth is also the author of the early reader Ducks Go Vroom, one of Parents Magazine's 20 Best Books of 2011, and the picture book Duck Sock Hop, a Kirkus Critic's Pick.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (August 23, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375867783
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375867781
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.4 x 10.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #718,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Kohuth began her love affair with children's books before she could walk. At her preschool entrance interview, she introduced herself and her sister as Frances and Gloria -- Russell Hoban's iconic badger characters (she got in). She's also a big fan of Scrabble and GRE analogies, but has found that writing for kids is the most fun of all. Jane has a degree in English and Creative Writing from Brandeis University as well as a master's degree in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. She loves to write about sensitive kids and goofy animals, but will tackle most subjects as long as she can make the words sing. Her early reader DUCKS GO VROOM (Random House, Spring 2011) was one of Parents Magazine's 20 Best Books of 2011. ESTIE THE MENSCH (Random House, Fall 2011) is a PJ Library selection. Her picture book DUCK SOCK HOP (Dial) is now out and is a Kirkus Critic's Pick. She is represented by the Prospect Agency. She frequently brainstorms with her husband, who, conveniently, has the sense of humor of a four-year-old. You can find out more about her and her books at http://www.janekohuth.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book for young readers and parents alike August 25, 2011
By JSR
Format:Hardcover
Estie is such a loveable character...funny and sweet with a great sense of humor. The story is engaging with a heart-warming ending. A definite must-buy for families with young children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ESTIE is charming! August 25, 2011
By E.D.
Format:Hardcover
My copy arrived today, and I fell in love! I adore Estie's independent "mensch" streak; each animal she transforms into is imaginative and delightful. The story leads to an important climax about what it means to be a mensch, or a good person, but Kohuth's brilliant text presents the lesson in a natural way. I love this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a very likeable story for the younger set September 22, 2012
Format:Hardcover
Grandmas play a prominent role in this soft story of a little girl who is always pretending to be an animal. Does it sound like a child you know? Grandma takes Estie to the zoo where they meet Grandma's friend Violet and her grandson, Petie. Estie is too shy to speak, so she gains Petie's attention and delight by acting out as different animals. However, when Petie drops his ice cream in front of the monkey cage, Estie whoops and chatters like the monkeys which makes Petie cry. Estie immediately shares her own ice cream, and learns that she can be a mensch (a decent person), not only in the eyes of her Grandma but to her own eyes as well. Nice for story time or for reading one-on-one.
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