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Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin : A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah by Martha Seif Simpson (2014, Picture Book)

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PublisherWorld Industries wisdom, Incorporated

ISBN-101937786285

ISBN-139781937786281

eBay Product ID (ePID)201611906

Product Key Features

Book TitleDreidel That Wouldn't Spin : a Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicToys, Dolls & Puppets, Holidays & Celebrations / Hanukkah, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Religious / Jewish

IllustratorBernhard, Durga Yael, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorMartha Seif Simpson

FormatPicture Book

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight16.2 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2014-016126

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsSimpson uses familiar European folk-tale motifs, which Bernhard matches with paintings of an Old World setting; both illustrate how humility outshines greed and arrogance. Backmatter explains the real miracle of Hanukkah and the holiday's significance as well as rules for playing dreidel. A sweet original tale with a timeless, though not holiday-specific message., Simpson uses familiar European folk-tale motifs, which Bernhard matches with paintings of an Old World setting; both illustrate how humility outshines greed and arrogance. Backmatter explains the real miracle of Hanukkah and the holiday's significance as well as rules for playing dreidel. A sweet original tale with a timeless, though not holiday-specific message. Kirkus K-Gr 2- In this gentle parable, a peddler gives a splendorous Hanukkah dreidel to the greedy owner of a toy shop with the admonishment that '...the miracle of Hanukkah cannot be bought'... Folkloric watercolor illustrations in a pale palette are appropriately soft in tone while images of the toys offering their own expressive impressions of the goings-on inject a bit of humor. A lovely choice for those wishing to circumvent the more commercial aspects of the holiday. School Library Journal, K-Gr 2- In this gentle parable, a peddler gives a splendorous Hanukkah dreidel to the greedy owner of a toy shop with the admonishment that '...the miracle of Hanukkah cannot be bought'... Folkloric watercolor illustrations in a pale palette are appropriately soft in tone while images of the toys offering their own expressive impressions of the goings-on inject a bit of humor. A lovely choice for those wishing to circumvent the more commercial aspects of the holiday.

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToSecond Grade

Synopsis"This dreidel doesn't work!" the father had cried. "What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work?" the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game., Age range 5 to 12 "This dreidel does not work!" the father had cried. "What do you mean?" the shopkeeper asked. "How can a dreidel not work?" It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decided to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart?, This dreidel doesn t work the father had cried. What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work? the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game.", It was the most beautiful dreidel the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. Two children insisted that they had to own it, but for them it didn't spin. Would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart?

LC Classification NumberPZ7.S6073Dre 2014