Designed for youngsters ages six and up, the author of The Jewish Childs First Book of Why captures the essence of each special day of celebration. In easy-to-read, intelligent prose, he explains to young readers how each holiday in the Jewish calendar originated, how each is celebrated, and the message that each offers us today. Full-color renderings add vibrancy and dimension to the refreshing text.
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Grade 1-3?Starting with the Sabbath, this overview explains how 13 Jewish holidays are celebrated. The chapters are short, and each page has a lot of white space and illustrations. The chapters on Chanuka and Purim are the longest, because Kolatch explains the history associated with those holidays. The information about the meanings of the holidays and their symbols is better delivered than the history as the author is not a lively storyteller. Yom Ha-Shoah (Holocaust Day), not often included in books for this age range, is explained well. Told from a traditional Ashkenazi perspective, the material is factual and orderly. No holiday songs, crafts, or recipes are included. The pastel and watercolor illustrations are colorful but old-fashioned and awkwardly drawn, showing very little diversity among the Jewish people.?Elisabeth Palmer Abarbanel, Brentwood School, Los Angeles
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"If you are searching for a meaningful retelling of the Jewish holidays for children from kindergarten through age three, this book will serve the purpose well." -- Women's League Outlook
"This book picks up where A Child's First Book of Jewish Holidays leaves off, giving the child the opportunity to read at his or her level more than just the basics about the holidays....A wonderful addition to any young person's library." -- Jewish World News
"This book picks up where A Child's First Book of Jewish Holidays leaves off, giving the child the opportunity to read at his or her level more than just the basics about the holidays....A wonderful addition to any young person's library." -- Jewish World News
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