| A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet Contributor(s): Michelson, Richard (Author), Mazellan, Ron (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585363227 ISBN-13: 9781585363223 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Judaism - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Topics) |
| Dewey: 296.03 |
| LCCN: 2008012615 |
| Series: Sleeping Bear Alphabets |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.8" W x 10" (1.20 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 127278 Reading Level: 6.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |