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Reviews
Selected for the P.J. Library: in hardcover and also on the
Kindle and the Nook
Manushkin and Monescillo's beautiful book teaches concepts and
culture at the same time. The titular theme of "many and one" is
repeated on each two-page spread that presents from a child's
perspective ordinary activities ("one box, many colors"; "one
shirt, many buttons") in a household as the family prepares for
a Shabbat celebration with friends. Monescillo's illustrations
use simple lines, but her scenes have detail, offering a visual
complement to the narrative that highlights the actions of
readying for Shabbat. The book is a selection of the PJ Library,
which supports materials for parents to teach their children
about Judaism. It will work well at home for families and also
in religious education classes.
Publishers Weekly
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the many days of the week, there is only one Shabbat. A young
boy and his parents work together to make their one house with
many rooms ready for their evening guests, cleaning, picking
flowers in the garden, making challah, creating napkin holders
and finally getting dressed. "One person, Many fingers." , "One
box, Many colors. ", "One shirt, Many buttons." The simplicity
of this string of one/many statements means the clean,
double-page illustrations convey the story through the
characters and their action. This easy-going introduction
recognizes the importance of observing a weekly ritual that
ensures one family-oriented evening each week.
This light and unencumbered overture holds a substantial message
for young Jewish families.
Kirkus Reviews
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