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
"[A]bundantly illustrated with Savadier's playful watercolors as well as color photographs of art and artifacts from New York City's Jewish Museum, this book strikes a tone both child-friendly and respectful. As the author thoughtfully explores the history and significance of the holidays and festivals of the Jewish year, she succinctly links these to traditions and rituals." Publishers Weekly
Review
"[T]his book does an excellent job of bringing the holidays to life. The text, illustrations, and photographs work together to create an informative and enjoyable survey for Jewish collections and to round out multicultural collections." School Library Journal
Synopsis
For the first time, the richness of the Jewish tradition is combined with lavish and intriguing artworks from the collection of The Jewish Museum in New York City to produce a treasury that is ideal for the entire family. The story of the Jewish people goes back thousands of years. And every year is punctuated by special days when families rejoice in a rich heritage, recall history, renew the spirit, and remember what it means to be Jews.
Jewish Holidays All Year Round allows everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, to explore the true meaning of these special days.
The traditions and history of each holy day are explained in simple, clear language, along with the ways in which the day is observed, both in the synagogue and at home. Great crafts (including a miniature sukkah) and recipes (for tasty treats such as hamentashen) invite children and families to make every celebration uniquely their own.
About the Author
Ilene Cooper, the author of more than 20 books for young people, is the children¹s books editor of
Booklist, the review journal of the American Library Association. She lives in Chicago.
Elivia Savadier is a well-known illustrator of children¹s books whose work has been widely praised. She lives in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.