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Gefen Publishing House (2016), 32 pages
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"Inspired by their rabbi, Sarah and David add their voices to the the unjust imprisonment of Soviet Jew, Natan Sharansky, remembering and honoring him in their own unique way, while discovering that to follow one's heart with action brings its own deep reward"--
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LibraryThing.com
This book was a great book for my grandchildren who I hoped would like to read it. We are not Jewish, but the book was well received by my 2 grandchildren. They are both very smart and understood what the book was all about. I would recommend it to all children!
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LibraryThing member exploreacademy
This book has so much color in the illustrations and in the text. It makes the hope that came from WWII and the Holocaust seem real and important. I think that this book should be included in lessons in 4th-6th grades about the Holocaust because it touches on stories that haven't been told and the
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hope that surrounded these stories. This book is particularly relevant to teach in this day and age. Show Less
LibraryThing member m.belljackson
Lively, beautiful, and exciting illustrations give momentum to this historical drama of the arrest and imprisonment
of Anatoly Sharansky in the USSR in the 1970s.
Two schoolchildren, Sarah and Joseph, vow to support their Rabbi to help him to
free Sharansky.
Along with their active protests, Sarah
to do the same until he is freed, nine long years later.
Large dark fonts enhance the evocative colors and moods of the story.
This book should be included in every 4th grade library throughout the world!
It would also be welcome to show a picture or photograph of Antal Sharansky seated on one of the Extra Seats.
Rabbi Weiss' words that:
"We will just have to work harder and keep trying"
feel like a message for Americans to face 2017 together,
as the supporters of this brave man once did.
of Anatoly Sharansky in the USSR in the 1970s.
Two schoolchildren, Sarah and Joseph, vow to support their Rabbi to help him to
free Sharansky.
Along with their active protests, Sarah
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sets An Extra Seat at her family's table and inspires othersto do the same until he is freed, nine long years later.
Large dark fonts enhance the evocative colors and moods of the story.
This book should be included in every 4th grade library throughout the world!
It would also be welcome to show a picture or photograph of Antal Sharansky seated on one of the Extra Seats.
Rabbi Weiss' words that:
"We will just have to work harder and keep trying"
feel like a message for Americans to face 2017 together,
as the supporters of this brave man once did.
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LibraryThing member Vintage_books_baby
I received this book in exchange for a review.
The name Natan Sharansky isn't well known outside of Jewish households and synagogues. This book is important as it brings the name -and the history behind the name- to children and adults alike.
In the 1970's Soviet Jews were systematically restricted
This children's book tells the tale of one of those persons, named Anatoly Sharansky (who later changed his name to Natan), who wanted to leave the Soviet Union and wasn't allowed to. He was arrested and put into jail for years.
Two children, named Sarah and Joseph followed the story of Anatoly Sharansky and included him in their lives. They set a seat for him at their birthday parties, they remembered him by attending rallies with their parents and more.
The story tells the true story of Anatoly Sharansky at a child's level, in a way a child can follow - one or two simple concepts per page, bright colored artwork, and the very real, serious punishment of Anatoly Sharansky was left out of the story.
What happens to Anatoly Sharansky? Was he freed? What did his wife say to the children?
My 7-year old daughter, surprisingly, sat down immediately to read this story and read the book in one sitting. She said she would give it 4.5 stars. Why, I asked? She said the part about him being in jail scared her, so she reduced a half a star.
As for myself, I am extremely appreciative to the author and publisher for publishing this book on a subject not normally discussed between adults or children. I would give it 4 stars as the artwork wasn't consistent and was a mish-mash. I really enjoy the real-life photos and names of political prisoners but would have liked one artist's artwork throughout.
I believe this book should be an important book added to Jewish School Libraries and taught in religious schools and used for discussing freedom of religion. Recommended.
The name Natan Sharansky isn't well known outside of Jewish households and synagogues. This book is important as it brings the name -and the history behind the name- to children and adults alike.
In the 1970's Soviet Jews were systematically restricted
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and than barred from leaving the Soviet Union. For many years, Soviet Jews were not allowed to leave the country.This children's book tells the tale of one of those persons, named Anatoly Sharansky (who later changed his name to Natan), who wanted to leave the Soviet Union and wasn't allowed to. He was arrested and put into jail for years.
Two children, named Sarah and Joseph followed the story of Anatoly Sharansky and included him in their lives. They set a seat for him at their birthday parties, they remembered him by attending rallies with their parents and more.
The story tells the true story of Anatoly Sharansky at a child's level, in a way a child can follow - one or two simple concepts per page, bright colored artwork, and the very real, serious punishment of Anatoly Sharansky was left out of the story.
What happens to Anatoly Sharansky? Was he freed? What did his wife say to the children?
My 7-year old daughter, surprisingly, sat down immediately to read this story and read the book in one sitting. She said she would give it 4.5 stars. Why, I asked? She said the part about him being in jail scared her, so she reduced a half a star.
As for myself, I am extremely appreciative to the author and publisher for publishing this book on a subject not normally discussed between adults or children. I would give it 4 stars as the artwork wasn't consistent and was a mish-mash. I really enjoy the real-life photos and names of political prisoners but would have liked one artist's artwork throughout.
I believe this book should be an important book added to Jewish School Libraries and taught in religious schools and used for discussing freedom of religion. Recommended.
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LibraryThing member PallanDavid
A beautiful book! This is a wonderful way to introduce a forgotten (for many) bit of recent history to young people concerning the soviet prosecution of the Jewish people, especially those who attempted to emigrate to Israel. Our young people do not know how different the world was prior to the
It is a beautiful book to look at! The art, the manner in which the print is presented.
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break up of the Soviet Union. This book also shows how persevering in peaceful protest can be effective, even if we don't know it at the time. It is a beautiful book to look at! The art, the manner in which the print is presented.
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LibraryThing member MelTorq
My favorite part of this book was the illustrations. The illustrations were a a mix of art and real photographs, which demonstrated that there was a grain of truth to the story. I thought that the story clearly demonstrated that it is important to care about all people, especially those who are
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imprisoned for their beliefs. I found it interesting that the book emphasized children activists, considering very few picture books do. It sends the message that all children can change the world in both small and large ways, if only they take a moment and try. Show Less
LibraryThing member sarahkief
This book had beautiful pictures. They were eye catching to the children I shared it with. They really seems to like the pastel colors. As for the text it was a really wonderful way to share some Jewish history. I would suggest this for sharing with young children.
ISBN
9652298735 / 9789652298737