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PreS–Dion uses the Jewish holidays to illustrate the concept of opposites. For example, In synagogue on Rosh Hashanah, the shofar is LOUD; the prayer is QUIET. Readers will need to be familiar with the holidays and their associated rituals and objects to understand and appreciate the ideas. The artwork is sketchy and outlined in thick black lines, making it appear harsh and dark. However, Jewish nursery schools and synagogue libraries will want to add this title to their collections, as will libraries that already own Marji Gold-Vukson's The Colors of My Jewish Year (1998), The Shapes of My Jewish Year (2003), and The Sounds of My Jewish Year (2003, all Lerner).–Rachel Kamin, Temple Israel Libraries & Media Center, West Bloomfield, MI
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"This beautifully illustrated book teaches opposites through the basic symbols and texts of Jewish holidays." -- Association of Jewish Libraries
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Great Board Book for Babies and Toddlers,
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This review is from: The Opposites of My Jewish Year (Very First Board Books) (Board book)
This is a really cute board book. Each page contains a sketch of a scene from a Jewish holiday and opposite words. For example, the first page says "In syngogue on Rosh Hashanah, the shofar is LOUD; the prayer is QUIET." There are also pages showing the opposites found during Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hannukah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, Passover, Shavuot, and Shabbat. The book is perfect for babies and toddlers to both teach them about Jewish holidays and opposites. I like that it highlights the major themes of the different holidays. It would be nice if the pictures were more refined, but there simple nature does not detract from my high recommendation of this book.
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Fun Jewish-themed opposites book,
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For anyone looking for books with a Jewish theme for their babies, this line is just the thing. I agree with the previous reviewer that the content is sometimes a bit contrived, but it's a fun book all the same.
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Cute!,
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A bit contrived at times, but generally a cute book with cartoonish illustrations. My six month old thinks it's OK.
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