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Podwal, Mark
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Podwal tells of a place on a hill in Prague "where, stone by stone, the angels built a synagogue": the Old-New (or Altneuschul) Synagogue, the oldest in Europe. Poetic text, accompanied by dramatic acrylic, gouache, and colored-pencil illustrations in shades of orange, red, and blue, emphasizes the legends and history surrounding the place of worship. An author's note provides more detail. Bib.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman
(3)
K-3
In this small book, it's the richly colored illustrations, focusing on the foods and symbols tied to ten Jewish holidays, that capture the attention. On the facing pages, a short text briefly explains food's traditional uses during each holiday. This offering is just a taste, rather than a complete serving, but it whets the appetite for more information. Additional details and an author's note are appended. Bib.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman
(3)
K-3
Podwal tells of the creation of the first menorah and how it became the eight-branched lamp with the "servant light" used to celebrate Hanukkah today. Freely drawn color illustrations light up this gracefully told story, which provides readers with a new perspective on the holiday and its symbols. An author's note provides additional information.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman
3 reviews
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