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K-3
Illustrated by
Andre Ceolin.
Jacob is devoted to his Little League team--and also to his family's practice of Judaism. When the championship game lands on Yom Kippur, Jacob is torn between whether to play ball or observe the solemn holiday. Although he does make the expected choice (synagogue), his decision-making is believably complex. Cheery illustrations show the various diverse and dynamic "teams" to which Jacob belongs.
24 pp.
| Kar-Ben
| August, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-5236-7$17.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Francesca Assirelli.
Linguistic puns propel Talia's tale of Yom (a.k.a. "Yum") Kippur. Misunderstanding the term fasting, for example, Talia thinks "it must be a very fast day if no one had time for breakfast." The stylized illustrations' warm palette matches the warm relationship between Talia and her grandparents. Like Talia and the Rude Vegetables, this is a bit far-fetched but entertaining.
32 pp.
| National
| July, 2007
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TradeISBN 978-1-4263-0076-9$15.95
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0077-6$23.90
(3)
K-3
Holidays around the World series.
Heiligman's writing evokes respect for religious traditions while making them accessible to children. Her use of the inclusive "we" will encourage readers to embrace their own traditions or imagine themselves in less familiar ones. Festive photographs from around the world reinforce the unifying effect of the holidays. Additional facts, a recipe, a map, and a one-page essay about the holidays are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Holidays around the World titles: Celebrate Christmas and Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur.
32 pp.
| Pelican
| September, 2001
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TradeISBN 1-56554-765-9$$14.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Judith Hierstein.
In the fourth book about Toby, she spends an afternoon explaining the meaning and practice of the Jewish High Holy Days to a non-Jewish friend. Although Pushker emphasizes information over story and the figures depicted in the artwork are awkward, the book covers a lot of territory smoothly and clearly. A recipe for honey cake is included.
24 pp.
| HarperCollins
| August, 1998
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TradeISBN 0-06-027501-4$$12.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
John Himmelman.
An extended family celebrates the Days of Awe. Information about the ceremonies and traditions of both home and synagogue are featured as is the family's pride in Uncle Jake, who will blow the shofar at synagogue to signal the beginning and end of the holiday. Although the text is a bit syrupy, the watercolors are crisply executed and friendly in tone, and the author's note is particularly strong.