Title: Talia and the Very Yum Kippur
Author: Linda
Elovitz Marshall
Illustrations: Francesca
Assirelli
Publisher: Kar-Ben
Publishing
ISBN: 9781467752367
Review:
Yom Kippur, also known as
the Day of Atonement, comes ten days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Adults and children over the age of bar/bat Mitzvah fast, pray in the
Synagogue, and ask for forgiveness for things they have said or done in the
previous year that may have hurt others. Family and friends gather to “break
the fast” with a festival meal after sundown.
Talia loves to visit her
grandparents in the fall. Their home is filled with wonderful smells and
tastes. Talia will be helping prepare food for Yom Kippur. She seems to be a
little confused with the words. She thinks Yom is yummy for food and that fast
for atonement is really breakfast. During her visit Talia asks her grandmother
to tell her more about Yom Kippur. Once again the family sits together to
celebrate. What do you think they will eat?
Author Linda Elovitz
Marshall teaches young readers about family traditions and how to celebrate Yom
Kippur. Round shapes and warm fall colors add an interesting appeal to the
illustrations. Simple sentences make for a great beginner read. Readers will
find a tasty recipe in the back. Parents and teachers can use this as a tool to
teach Jewish culture and tradition.
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