Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Exuberant paintings bring a sense of playfulness, suspense, and fun to New York City in the 1930s and to Zeesie's first package party--a lively feast of food, song, and dance held to raise funds for friends, family, and immigrants in the Jewish community. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.
Synopsis
Set in New York's Lower East Side in the 1930s, this is the story of Zeesie's seventh birthday and her first package party. As her family and friends celebrate, Zeesie takes in the sights and sounds of everything around her, gaining a new knowledge of the love and generosity in her tightly knit Jewish community. Color illustrations.