Celebrate! Stories Of The Jewish Holiday - Softcover

Berger, Gilda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439430526 ISBN 13: 9780439430524

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks, 2002

Synopsis

This sparkling collection of stories, recipes, crafts, and commentary introduces readers to the eight major Jewish holidays.

This collection focuses on the eight major holidays in the Jewish year, starting with the weekly celebration of Shabbat and ending with Shavout, the festival that marks the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. Each section begins with a lively retelling of the Bible story connected to the featured holiday, followed by an explanation of how the holiday is celebrated, and closing with directions and recipes for making holiday-related crafts and food. This family treasury is written in the Jewish storytelling tradition and is meant to be shared by families throughout the year.

About this title

About the Author

Melvin and Gilda Berger are the authors of more than two hundred books for children. Their books have received awards from the National Science Teachers Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. The Bergers live in New York.

Reviews

Including the historical significance of the major holidays of the Jewish faith, "Berger's lively, detailed and all-around enjoyable collection is indeed something to celebrate," said PW in a starred review. "Catalanotto's dramatic watercolors illustrate such legendary scenes as a Hanukkah lamp burning bright and Queen Esther saving her people from King Ahasuerus." Ages 5-9.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439430526
• ISBN 13: 9780439430524
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Catalanotto Peter
• Number of pages: 128