Sophie and the Shofar: A New Year's Story [Paperback]

Rosalind Charney Kaye (Illustrator) Fran Manushkin (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Two cousins, Sophie and Sasha, play and work together until a missing shofar comes between them. This heartfelt story about two young children incorporates many High Holy Day themes, including blowing the shofar and attending synagogue. Bright, richly detailed illustrations capture the liveliness and real-life emotions of Sophie and Sasha as they learn about forgiveness, love, and say "IÂ’m sorry" during Rosh HaShanah.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Urj Press (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807407518
• ISBN-13: 978-0807407516
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,139,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I come from a family of six, in Chicago and after I came to New York worked as children's book editor at Harper & Row. It was Charlotte Zoltow at Harpers who encouraged me to write, and I'm so glad that she did You can reach me at www.franmanushkin.com. My web site has many photos and sketches from my books as well as detailed information about school visits.You can also see two short animations for THE SHIVERS IN THE FRIDGE.
I am co-chair of PEN American Center's Children's Book Committee. PEN fights for freedom of expression and I'm so proud to be a part of it.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its so good I'm Verklempt, Talk amongst yourselves!, September 8, 2001

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Barrington S. Mann III - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sophie and the Shofar: A New Year's Story (Paperback)

Sophie and the Shofar is another in a long line of wonderful children's books written by Fran Manushkin. Her books often are centered around Jewish Holidays, but the themes of forgiveness, family and love are universal and appropriate for children regardless of religion. This book brings the elements of extended family and the Jewish New Year together to tell us a story about mistaken assumptions and forgiveness. The pictures move the story along without interfering with the wonderful prose.

My daughter Sophie liked it especially because the title character shares her name, but her entire kindergarten class sat with rapt attention through the entire story and asked to hear it again the next day.The Jewish New Year is celebrated September 19, so now is the perfect time to pick up a copy for your family!