| The Trees of the Dancing Goats Contributor(s): Polacco, Patricia (Author), Polacco, Patricia (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689838573 ISBN-13: 9780689838576 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: While Trisha and her family prepare for the Jewish holidays, the neighboring Kremmel family is preparing for Christmas. When scarlet fever strikes the Kremmel family, Trisha and her grandmother help make the Kremmel's Christmas a special one. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Aladdin Picture Books |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 8.34" W x 11.08" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 18698 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Trisha loves the eight days of Hanukkah, when her mother stays home from work, her Babushka makes delicious potato latkes, and her Grampa carves wonderful animals out of wood as gifts for Trisha and her brother. In the middle of her family's preparation for the festival of lights, Trisha visits her closest neighbors, expecting to find them decorating their house for Christmas. Instead they are all bedridden with scarlet fever. Trisha's family is one of the few who has been spared from the epidemic. It is difficult for them to enjoy their Hanukkah feast when they know that their neighbors won't be able to celebrate their holiday. Then Grampa has an inspiration: they will cut down trees, decorate them, and secretly deliver them to the neighbors, But what can we decorate them with? Babushka asks. Although it is a sacrifice, Trisha realizes that Grampa's carved animals are the perfect answer. Soon her living room is filled with trees -- but that is only the first miracle of many during an incredible holiday season. Based on a long cherished childhood memory, this story celebrates the miracle of true friendship |
Contributor Bio(s): Polacco, Patricia: - Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona's Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, and My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook. |