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My First Yiddish Word Book
Contributor(s): Sussman, Joni Kibort (Author), Marzel, Pépi (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1467751758     ISBN-13: 9781467751759
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
OUR PRICE:   $11.69  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2014
Qty:
Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Words (see Also Headings Under Language Arts)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Judaism
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Foreign Language Study - General
Dewey: 439.182
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.3" W x 9.5" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Jewish
- Religious Orientation - Jewish
 
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Publisher Description:

Did you know that Yiddish is written in Hebrew letters but pronounced more like German? Introduce your kids to their mama loshen (mother tongue) and open the door to their cultural heritage The basic Yiddish vocabulary includes more than 150 words for family members, objects in the home and school, colors and numbers. Each concept is presented with a bright picture, the Yiddish word, and the translation and transliteration. The once-thriving language, spoken by millions, is undergoing a revival, and kids will enjoy learning to speak the colorful tongue.


Contributor Bio(s): Sussman, Joni Kibort: -

Joni Sussman's books include My First Yiddish Word Book, and four Jewish-themed Sesame Street board books.

Marzel, Pepi: -

Pépi Marzel, a graduate of the Bezalel Arts Academy in Jerusalem, does freelance design and illustration. She has worked with many Israeli publishers on more than 90 books and lives in Israel.