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Book Title
No Baths at Camp
Publication Name
No Baths at Camp
Title
No Baths at Camp
Author
Tamar Elisheva Fox
Format
Trade Paperback
ISBN-10
076138121X
EAN
9780761381211
ISBN
9780761381211
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Release Year
2013
Release Date
01/01/2013
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Length
8.8in
Publication Year
2013
Item Height
10.2in
Topic
Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, General, Religious / Jewish
Item Width
0.2in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Number of Pages
32 Pages

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"There are no baths at camp " says Max, when his mother starts filling the tub. But as he recounts his week's activities, he realizes that there were many fun ways he got clean at summer camp.

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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN-10
076138121x
ISBN-13
9780761381211
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038707460

Product Key Features

Book Title
No Baths at Camp
Author
Tamar Elisheva Fox
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, General, Religious / Jewish
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.8in
Item Height
10.2in
Item Width
0.2in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz

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Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
"Max, the hero of what is really a clever exercise in reverse psychology, could just be the secret weapon that parents (and Jewish educators) are looking for in convincing recalcitrant kids to give Jewish camp a try. Resisting his mother's attempts to get him into the tub, Max regales her with stories of the special activities he had Sunday through Thursday at camp--none of which culminate in a bath ('On Wednesdays we go canoeing in the lake. The water is green and muddy and sometimes we catch frogs...but there are NO BATHS AT CAMP!') So does Max ever take a bath at camp? Sure, in preparation for Shabbat -24 hours that are so magical in so many ways that even the most defiantly schmutzy (dirty) kid would deem the occasion bath-worthy. Vasquez's (Ten Little Apples) collaged scenes of non-stop camp life, created from cutout drawings and photographic elements (a blazing campfire made of a photo of flames is particularly impressive) bring to life Fox's cheery but literal text, and lend an appropriately arts-and-crafts feel to the pages. Brimming with what veteran Jewish campers will immediately recognize as ruach (spirit), this book should prompt many youngsters to ask, 'Am I old enough to go?'"--Publishers Weekly, "It's bath time at Max's house, and he's cranky about it. He grumbles that he'd rather be back at summer camp, because 'there are no baths at camp!' His mom is skeptical, so Max narrates a week of activities. From rock climbing to art class, marshmallow roasting to canoeing, there is plenty of messy fun, but no nightly bath. The week's only shower comes in preparation for Shabbat, as the children first clean up the camp and then scrub themselves in preparation for a day of resting, singing, and stories. Max's mother reminds him that they also celebrate Shabbat at home with music and time together as a family. He agrees, but gets the last word that camp is better because 'there are no baths at camp!' The narrative ends rather abruptly, as the illustration shows that Max has hopped in the tub in spite of his protests. The final spread shows that while there may be no baths at camp, the children spend plenty of time hosing off, splashing in the lake, and dousing themselves with water balloons to stay clean. Though the mixed-media artwork is fun and lively, the text is lackluster. An additional purchase for Judaic collections, this picture book may serve a purpose for children nervous about their first sleepover camp experience." --School Library Journal, "Max's response to his mother's attempts to convince him to take a bath is to consistently make it clear that there were 'no baths at camp,' where everything was fun; his question is, why are they required at home? Rock climbing, drama (even when ending with the campers covered in face paint), campfires, canoeing, art, music, and Israeli dance do not require baths afterwards, even when the campers get full of dirt. Only before sundown on Friday is it mandatory for everyone to take a shower. Max makes his mother fully aware of all the wonderful activities he does in camp, bringing home the sense of enjoyment his summer adventures bring. The rich Shabbat experience in camp is described in great detail, from Kiddush on Friday night through Havdalah on the lake at the end of Shabbat. Illustrations are age appropriate; their feeling is as whimsical as the story, and wholly appropriate to the tone and spirit of the book. They fill the horizontal pages with green and brown colors representing the outdoors. The illustrations very clearly show alternative ways in which the camp makes sure that the campers stay clean, using hoses, swimming, and passing around hand sanitizer after the campfire. Jewish content is positive and culturally re-enforcing for the campers. This is a light-hearted, amusing, and recommended story which would be perfect as a read-to for preschoolers or as an independent read for ages 6-8." -- Jewish Book World, "Have a delicious romp through this amusing story filled with joy and Jewish content. Max does not wish to take his after-dinner bath. He counters his mother with information gleaned from his own experience that despite such grief at home, there are no baths at camp! He proceeds to outline his weekly activities at Jewish, summer, sleep-over camp, each one escalating in dirt and mess, each one not ruined by a bath at the end. The litany of sullied, not spoiled, comes from his age appropriate point of view. Meanwhile, the illustrations indicate the alternative cleaning methods, alternatives he does not register, from rustic spigots, through hoses, hand sanitizers, fresh water lakes, even water balloons, to showers that include hair washes. The picture book repeats these illustrations on the last two-page spread for readers who miss the joke. The tale is fun, to the point, and excellently explicit about Jewish cultural life (sometimes by text, sometimes by picture). In the warm hilarity, there is no feeling the little boy is duped; every age reader smiles. The art is cute, in keeping with the tone, mobile, colorful and age appropriate. One illustration gripe: an adult, the camp director yet, stands on a chair, a school no-no. It is so refreshing to find a genuinely funny Jewish story without moralizing or teaching. Recommended with glee, especially in paperback where two copies cost less than one hardback."--AJL Newsletter, "Maxs response to his mothers attempts to convince him to take a bath is to consistently make it clear that there were 'no baths at camp,' where everything was fun; his question is, why are they required at home? Rock climbing, drama (even when ending with the campers covered in face paint), campfires, canoeing, art, music, and Israeli dance do not require baths afterwards, even when the campers get full of dirt. Only before sundown on Friday is it mandatory for everyone to take a shower. Max makes his mother fully aware of all the wonderful activities he does in camp, bringing home the sense of enjoyment his summer adventures bring. The rich Shabbat experience in camp is described in great detail, from Kiddush on Friday night through Havdalah on the lake at the end of Shabbat. Illustrations are age appropriate; their feeling is as whimsical as the story, and wholly appropriate to the tone and spirit of the book. They fill the horizontal pages with green and brown colors representing the outdoors. The illustrations very clearly show alternative ways in which the camp makes sure that the campers stay clean, using hoses, swimming, and passing around hand sanitizer after the campfire. Jewish content is positive and culturally re-enforcing for the campers. This is a light-hearted, amusing, and recommended story which would be perfect as a read-to for preschoolers or as an independent read for ages 6-8." -- Jewish Book World, "Max insists that he never took a bath the entire time he was at summer camp. When Mom announces bathtime, Max gives her a complete account of all his adventures, with lots of grimy details, from Sunday to Saturday of each week. There's rock climbing, theatrics, marshmallow roasting, canoeing and swimming, painting and barefoot dancing. This particular camp focuses on Jewish traditions. They perform scenes from the Old Testament, dance the hora, and on Friday night observe Shabbat, lighting the candles, saying the blessings and eating a special meal. Saturday is spent quietly with walks, stories and conversations until sundown, when they say goodbye to the sweetness of the Sabbath. Max narrates his story in simple descriptive language and syntax, joyfully emphasizing that there were no baths on the schedule. Vasquez's double-paged, bright, textured illustrations clue readers into Max's misleading assertions. He may not have taken baths, but there he is washing at the water pump, splashing in the spray from the hose, having a jolly water-balloon fight and happily taking a shower and shampoo before sundown on Shabbat. Of course Max takes his bath, albeit reluctantly, obliging his Mom. Fox maintains a light, nonpreachy touch, weaving details of children's participation in Jewish traditions with the universal fun of summer camp. Charming, funny and appealing." --Kirkus Reviews
Illustrated by
Vasquez, Natalia
Copyright Date
2013
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Illustrated
Yes

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