Here Is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays: A Picture Book - Hardcover

Newman, Lesléa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1419711857 ISBN 13: 9781419711855

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014

Synopsis

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
"Both lovely and eminently useful."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Illustrating the change of seasons, Gal’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 spring—with a stop in snowy winter for Chanukah, of course."
--Publishers Weekly
 

About this title

About the Author

Lesléa Newman is the author of more than 50 books for adults and children, including Abrams’ The Eight Nights of Chanukah and A Sweet Passover, which were PJ Library selections. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Susan Gal’s children’s books have received starred reviews and other accolades, including a Kirkus Reviews Best of Children’s Books and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She lives in Berkeley, California. 

From School Library Journal

PreS-K—With a warm, sing-song patter and exquisite illustrations, this lovely picture book introduces young children to a joyous year of Jewish holidays and celebrations. Highlighting the essence of each season's offerings, the rhyming text moves smoothly from a summer baby naming to autumn's Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and so on through the Jewish year ("Here is the sukkah, its roof made of twigs. Here are some grapes, pomegranates, and figs."). Yet the true stars here are the richly hued, digitally collaged illustrations, which add depth and whimsy. These pictures contain such warmth and life that readers will want to jump in and join the festivities. Each spread displays an abundance of colors and textures that work perfectly to create distinctive moods for the various holidays, whether it's a gregarious Simchat Torah parade, the warm glow of a Chanukah menorah, or the freshness of an early spring day planting trees for Tu B'Shevat. Back matter includes a more detailed description of each holiday, crafts, and recipes. A distinctive and welcome addition.—Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library

Edition details

• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1419711857
• ISBN 13: 9781419711855
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Gal Susan