The always prayer shawl

by Sheldon Oberman

Other authorsTed Lewin (Illustrator)
Paperback, 1997

Status

Available

Call number

E OBE

Tags

National Jewish Book Award, CHAI Lit List Level 3, Judaism through Children's Books further reading, ages 9-12, mitzvah - mitzvot, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, kavanah - devotion, grandparents, AR book - MG, l'dor v'dor - passing on traditions, wearing a tallit, faith in God, family, prayer - tefillah, immigration and emigration

Genres

Collection

Easy Fiction (picture books)

Publication

New York : Puffin Books, 1997.

Description

A prayer shawl is handed down from grandfather to grandson in this story of Jewish tradition and the passage of generations.

Barcode

62

Subjects

Emigration and immigration Fiction
Grandfathers Fiction
Jews Fiction
Tallith Fiction

Awards

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 1998)
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 1994)
National Jewish Book Award (Winner — Children's Picture Book — 1994)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (1995)
1 more
Teacher Favorites Award (1994-1996)

Language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member STBA
A prayer shawl is handed down from grandfather to grandson in this story of Jewish tradition and the passage of generations.
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LibraryThing member sdglenn
For grades 5-8. Great for a history lesson. Illustrations done using colored pencils. A prayer shawl is handed down from grandfather to grandson in this story of Jewish tradition and the passage of generations.

ISBN

0140561579 / 9780140561579

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