The Mitzvah Magician (Kar-Ben Favorites)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (981 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761356568 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Christiane Engel's illustrations have been published in children's books all over the world, from novelty books and pop-up books to picture books and a 200+ page kids' bible.
"One-wish, two-wish, Jew-wish!" Gabriel's magic wand gets him into trouble around the house, until he learns that the greatest magician is a Mitzvah Magician, using his powers to do good deeds.
The simplified definition of "mitzvot" (technically, biblical commandments) is appropriate for young readers, especially the non-Orthodox Jews represented in the bright and blocky paintings. While not all readers may agree that a magician's role is to do good deeds, in this context the "magic" angle makes it fun to do good. . "Good magicians do things that make people happy, not sad. Jewish families and educators will welcome this title for its reinforcement of the mitzvah concept.-Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL(c) Copyright 2011. No redistribution permitted. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Gabriel's overzealous wand-waving gets him into trouble when he plays magician: h
This one's a keeper! great book full of colorful pictures on every page, written in a format that's both entertaining whist providing an easily absorbed message about the importance of Mitzvahs and how even children can perform many little Mitzvahs in their own lives. Has a recurring phrase of "One-ish, Two-ish, Jew-ish" throughout that even great g. Awesome! I can't tell you how much our family loves this book, especially our 2+yo son! The story is fun and engaging and has a nice arc to it. It's a great way to showcase living a life of mitzvah in a way that little ones can understand, rather than just talking about what a mitzvah is as some books do. My son totally latched on to the. "Wonderful, Fun, and Jewish!" according to Stacey Butler. My son and I love this book. I was given the opportunity to read it on a Family Friday Night Shabbat service at our congregation, and everyone loved it too! It is fun, informative, and the children can really get into the idea of being a Mitzvah Magician. I highly recommend it :)