A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585363223)

From Abraham to Zaydee, and from ancient times to modern day, A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet encompasses the history of Jewish traditions and customs and how they are practiced today. Following the alphabet, a poem identifies the letter topic while sidebar text provides background information. C could be the challah that my bubbe used to braid, or C could be the chicken soup, when I was sick she made, or chocolate coins on Chanukah we added to our coffers. But I say C should be for Chai "To Life" and all it offers. This joyful celebration of family and heritage includes the meaning behind celebrations such as the Festival of Lights, Passover, and Sukkot; important names and stories from the Old Testament; and how modern-day families continue to celebrate their heritage. Richard Michelson's children's books have received distinctive awards such as a New Yorker Best Book Award and a Jewish Book Council Book of the Month. His titles include Too Young for Yiddish; Across the Alley; and Tuttle's Red Barn (a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2007). He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Ron Mazellan's work has been featured in film and advertising, as well as books and magazines. His work for young readers includes The Harmonica (an IRA Children's Choice Award winner) and The Longest Season (a New York Times top ten bestseller). Ron teaches at Indiana Wesleyan University and lives in Marion, Indiana.

Author: Richard Michelson
ISBN-10: 1585363227
ISBN-13: 9781585363223
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2008
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.80w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 127278 / Is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet

Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 134
Booklist 10/15/2008 pg. 42
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw