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Jeff Gottesfeld The Christmas Mitzvah (Hardback)
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- Book Title
- Christmas Mitzvah
- Publication Name
- The Christmas Mitzvah
- Title
- The Christmas Mitzvah
- Illustrator
- Michelle Laurentia Agatha
- Contributor
- Michelle Laurentia Agatha (Illustrated by)
- Format
- Hardcover
- EAN
- 9781939547941
- ISBN
- 9781939547941
- Publisher
- Creston Books
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Holidays & Celebrations / General (See Also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations), Religious / General, Social Themes / Values & Virtues
- Release Year
- 2021
- Release Date
- 07/09/2021
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.3in
- Item Length
- 11.2in
- Intended Audience
- Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Item Width
- 9.2in
- Item Weight
- 13.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 40 Pages
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Al Rosen, a Jewish man, takes on the jobs of his Christian neighbors on Christmas Eve and day so they can spend the holiday with their families, starting a tradition that lasts for decades. A mitzvah, as Al explains, is a good deed, especially apt on holidays. A strong cross-over read, this warm story is about kindness and differences bringing people together. This book was selected as a Best Jewish Children's Book of 2021 by Tablet Magazine and is a Sydney Taylor honor award!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Creston Books
ISBN-10
1939547946
ISBN-13
9781939547941
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26050397148
Product Key Features
Book Title
Christmas Mitzvah
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Holidays & Celebrations / General (See Also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations), Religious / General, Social Themes / Values & Virtues
Intended Audience
Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.2in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
9.2in
Item Weight
13.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Second Grade
Reviews
"Per the straightforward text, Al ran a newsstand, pumped gas, sorted mail, shined shoes, and much more. Cheerful digital illustrations show him gamely going about the tasks . . . [A]t the end of the book, everyone whom Al had helped--'all the folks easy to dismiss in a world that mistakes wealth for worth'--gratifyingly comes together to celebrate Hanukkah with his family."--The Horn Book Magazine, "This lovely book represents the epitome of interfaith, interracial, and intergenerational interaction. People of all social classes, ethnicities, sizes and shapes are represented in the charming, down-to-earth illustrations. This is the perfect story to demonstrate that our differences do not need to divide us, rather they can serve as a wonderful opportunity to bring us together. A wonderful winter holiday book for the entire community."--Association of Jewish Libraries, "This inspirational cross-cultural story, based on true events, captures the holiday spirit . . . the message is a worthy one and the writing is clear, concise, and accessible. The cartoon-style illustrations are humorous and appealing, depicting a multicultural cast [with] a vibrant color palette that draws the eye and creates effective pacing[.]"--School Library Journal, "Gottesfeld succeeds in highlighting a compassionate lesson of community care, and the importance of turning kindheartedness into action."--Publishers Weekly, "The Christmas Mitvzah will leave the reader with a warm, gratifying feeling and a desire to find people in need of help who they can assist in ways large and small."--Jewish Book Council, "Based on the true story of a remarkable man named Al Rosen, The Christmas Mitvzah will leave the reader with a warm, gratifying feeling and a desire to find people in need of help who they can assist in ways large and small. Al realized one crisp December that many people had to work on Christmas, and he resolved to send them home to celebrate with their families while he volunteered to take over their jobs for the day. Over the years, Al spent December 25th selling newspapers, shining shoes, pumping gas, tending bar, and filling a variety of other roles so that others could celebrate their holidays at home along with their families. He included members of his own family in this unique and important mitzvah, imparting to them along the way the joy in helping others. Al continued to give of himself in this special way until he was eighty years old. His generosity and love were appreciated by those he helped, who showed their gratitude, in return, by helping him when he could no longer assist them and by celebrating Hanukkah with him and his family. This story, filled with the inherent beauty of its subject, is enhanced further by evocative illustrations that convey the feeling of warmth and care personified by Al Rosen's life. The illustrations are filled with bright, happy colors, sparkling facial expressions, and touches of gentle humor throughout. The optimism of the story is reflected in the art. An author's note tells more about Al and his life and refers the reader to a website where further information can be found. It also explains the holiday of Hanukkah, noting its calendar proximity to Christmas, and includes, as well, a link to a website where readers can learn more about Hanukkah and its customs."--Jewish Book Council, "A Jewish man and his family perform good deeds for non-Jews on Christmas Eve. Al Rosen, who celebrates Hanukkah, loves Christmas, a holiday of 'peace on earth and goodwill to humanity.' He does good deeds, or mitzvahs, for neighbors, at first taking the Christmas Eve shift at the local newsstand so the regular clerk can spend the night with his family. Later he goes on the radio to volunteer to work for Christians on Christmas Eve. His labors take him from grocery store to mail room to parking lot to barn. For many years he performs these many different jobs by himself and sometimes with his son and grandchildren, becoming a 'local legend.' People of other faiths, Christian and Muslim, then return the favor on the Jewish High Holidays for Al and his family. But 'years piled up like drifts in a blizzard,' and one year Al is too old--but in a grand finale, all join together to light the Hanukkah menorah: It's a veritable 'throng of God's children.' An author's note references the real Al Rosen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who performed these acts starting in 1969. The brightly colored, busy illustrations fill the pages with a nicely diverse collection of active and energetic folk working and smiling as a community. A heartwarming slice of neighborly love, caring, and sharing."--Kirkus Reviews
Illustrated by
Laurentia Agatha, Michelle
Copyright Date
2021
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Illustrated
Yes
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