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Henry Holth & Co (J) (1991), Hardcover, 28 pages
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Although Goldie is scared at first, she overcomes her stage fright to play Queen Esther in the synagogue's celebration of Purim.
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LibraryThing member melsmarsh
Very cute little children's book on Purim. Preschool to lower elementary (many words are easy but some words are a bit on the long side so parents should help read for the younger set.) There is a recipe for hamantaschen in the back.
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Goldie is excited to play the role of Queen Esther in her synagogue's Purim play in this charming picture-book from author/illustrator Jane Breskin Zalben, but when the moment comes for her to perform, she is struck by stage fright. Fortunately, she remembers that Queen Esther too must have been
One of a number of picture-books from Zalben to feature this extended family of bears celebrating the Jewish holidays - others include Happy New Year, Beni, Leo & Blossom's Sukkah and Happy Passover, Rosie - Goldie's Purim pairs an engaging story with cute illustrations. While the cultural and religious background here are Jewish, the central dilemma of the story - getting stage fright - is one with which children of all backgrounds will be able to identify. The back matter includes a discussion of the Purimspiel (Purim play), and a recipe for the Purim treat, Hamantaschen. Recommended to picture-book readers looking for cute Purim tales.
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afraid, and she finds the fortitude she needs to continue...One of a number of picture-books from Zalben to feature this extended family of bears celebrating the Jewish holidays - others include Happy New Year, Beni, Leo & Blossom's Sukkah and Happy Passover, Rosie - Goldie's Purim pairs an engaging story with cute illustrations. While the cultural and religious background here are Jewish, the central dilemma of the story - getting stage fright - is one with which children of all backgrounds will be able to identify. The back matter includes a discussion of the Purimspiel (Purim play), and a recipe for the Purim treat, Hamantaschen. Recommended to picture-book readers looking for cute Purim tales.
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ISBN
0805012273 / 9780805012279