Hanna's Sabbath Dress is a 1996 book by Itzhak Schweiger-Dmi'el. It was first published in Hebrew in 1937.[1][2]
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| Author | Itzhak Schweiger-Dmi'el |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ora Eitan |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | 1996 |
| Pages | 30 |
| ISBN | 0-689-80517-9 |
| LC Class | PZ7.S4123 Han 1996 |
The story is accompanied by bright and "blocky" illustrations by Ora Eitan.[3][4]
Hanna's Sabbath Dress has been distributed by PJ Library, a service that sends out Jewish books to families at no cost, on multiple occasions.[5][6]
Critical reception
editThe book received several positive reviews. Booklist favored Hanna's Sabbath Dress, writing, "...this simple story, with new illustrations and translation, still has considerable charm."[1] The New York Times Book Review approved of the book, writing, "Fresh, impressionistic gouache artwork accompanies a new translation of a well-loved and quite magical Israeli story."[7] The School Library Journal also recommended the book, saying, "This story, originally written in 1937 but newly translated and illustrated, is a welcome addition."[8] Another positive review was from Horn Book Magazine, which wrote, "the simple story is a perfect example of the moral tale in which a child's act of kindness is rewarded in a mysterious and magical way."[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Zvirin, Stephanie (October 1996). "Hanna's Sabbath Dress". Booklist: 338.
- ^ a b "Hanna's Sabbath Dress". Horn Book Magazine. 73 (1): 52–53. January–February 1997.
- ^ LCCN 94-12819
- ^ Dole, Patricia Pearl (1999). Children's books about religion. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited. pp. 153. ISBN 1-563-08515-1.
- ^ "Hanna's Sabbath Dress - Book Detail Page". PJ Library. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ Shelton, Jim (September 29, 2011). "Comfy in the PJ Library: Books explain Rosh Hashanah, other elements of Jewish faith to young children". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- ^ "Bookshelf". The New York Times Book Review. December 8, 1996. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- ^ Kellman, Amy (November 1996). "PreSchool & primary grades: Fiction". School Library Journal. 42 (11): 92.
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