The Hebrew Months Tell Their Story (Doodle Family) [Paperback]

Reudor (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Doodle Family

The Doodle Family takes off on an expidition to discover the secret of the Jewish Months. They learn where the names of the Jewish months come from, how the symbols of the zodiac reveal the essence of each month, and how both the sun and the moon determine the seasons of the Jewish calendar. Each beautifully illustrated double spread has an unforgettable rhyme children love learning and repeating.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 5-Reudor charges through the Jewish calendar presenting a virtual barrage of cartoons, colors, and an odd mix of childlike poetry and extensive, though shallow information. He introduces a confusing mix of historical and contemporary cartoon figures, silly and serious text, and astrological information with a Jewish twist. Each two-page representation of a Jewish month includes a "frame" around the cartoon reminiscent of an animated version of a Greco-Roman stage, including a singsong rhyme. Below the frame is a listing of events that happened that month utilizing sophisticated language with no elaboration. Major holidays earn an additional two-page spread (Passover shows a ridiculous Moses leading a chortling band of costumed characters across the desert). Unfortunately, the book takes readers through the calendar year without providing much of the 5000-year historical context that created it. Though there are tons of facts, there is no sense of chronology. Skip this overly ambitious, frenetic hodgepodge.
Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

The Doodle Family cartoon is syndicated in over 40 newspapers in the United States. There are already seven books featuring the Doodles, so hcildren are familiar with these colorful characters. This is the first time that the Hebrew months have been graphically displayed and explained to young children. The success of the first book in the series, THE HEBREW LETTERS TELL THEIR STORY, among store owners and their patrons, will insure that this title receives immediate acceptance. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Simcha Media Group (NJ) (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930143052
• ISBN-13: 978-1930143050
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,360,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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