Synopses & Reviews
Here is the world, ever changing and new,Spinning with joy at the wonder of you!
Here Is the World is a joyous celebration of the Jewish holidays throughout the year for young children. Beginning with the weekly observance of Shabbat, readers join a family through the holidays and the corresponding seasons. From sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah to lighting the menorah for Chanukah to rattling a grogger for Purim, and on through the Jewish year, the joy and significance of each holiday beautifully come to life.In addition to the narrative text, there is a description of each holiday in the back matter along with an easy craft or recipe.
Praise for Here is the World
andquot;Both lovely and eminently useful.andquot;
--Kirkus Reviews
andquot;Illustrating the change of seasons, Galandrsquo;s charcoal and digital collage images effervesce with cheery colors, moving from the radiant gold, yellows, and reds of autumn to the greens and blues of springandmdash;with a stop in snowy winter for Chanukah, of course.andquot;
--Publishers Weekly
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Review
andquot;A distinctive and welcome addition.andquot;
Review
andquot;These warm illustrations and cheery verses will likely build anticipation all year long.andquot;
Synopsis
The night is full of lights in this warm bedtime story.Susan Gal tells the story of a childs evening routine through all the different kinds of lights that shine in the night. From the porch light by the front door, to the firelight (and firefly light!) of a backyard cookout, and the candles on a cake, everything seems to glow in this warm and cozy book. When the lightning of a sudden summer storm sends the action inside, there is light there too—a bedside light to read by, a flashlight to make shadows with, a night-light to keep you company, and the moonlight for sweet dreams.
This reassuring reflection of a childs world makes a wonderful bedtime story, and would be sure to soothe any lingering fears of the dark. A warm, friendly, shining debut from a very talented new author-illustrator.
Synopsis
Gal tells the story of a child's evening routine through all the different kinds of lights that shine in the night. From the porch light by the front door to the firelight (and firefly light!) of a backyard cookout to the candles on a cake, everything seems to glow in this warm and cozy book. Full color.
About the Author
Leslandeacute;a Newman is the author of more than 50 books for adults and children, including Abramsandrsquo;
The Eight Nights of Chanukah and
A Sweet Passover, which were PJ Library selections. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Susan Galandrsquo;s childrenandrsquo;s books have received starred reviews and other accolades, including a
Kirkus Reviews Best of Childrenandrsquo;s Books and a
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.and#160;She lives in Berkeley, California.and#160;