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32 pp.
| Hachai |
August, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-1-929628-69-8$12.95
(4)
K-3
Didactic text highlights how, when he was little, Benny's parents encouraged him to do good deeds by giving him illustrated "mitzvah notes" recognizing his religious observance and kind behaviors. Benny wasn't perfect (a couple of tiffs are pictured), but he always tried "to fix things up." The intended audience is clearly (probably only) observant Jewish families. Sunny, retro illustrations underscore the book's message. Glos.