One Small Spark
A Tikkun Olam Story
Will be published approx. on 27. August 2024
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-399-18631-8 (ISBN)
Description
Imagine the world you want to live in. If it's not the world you see, will you create it?
So begins a young girl's journey to solve a problem she notices one rainy day while walking to school. In that moment, the small spark inside her grows and then connects her to others who are inspired to make a change and help the world become a better place.
This lyrical and very personal text from beloved author Ruth Spiro, with breathtaking and imaginative illustrations from Victoria Tentler-Krylov, explores the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or taking part to repair the world. It's sure to inspire young readers to nurture their own small spark, taking action today that will change the world tomorrow.
So begins a young girl's journey to solve a problem she notices one rainy day while walking to school. In that moment, the small spark inside her grows and then connects her to others who are inspired to make a change and help the world become a better place.
This lyrical and very personal text from beloved author Ruth Spiro, with breathtaking and imaginative illustrations from Victoria Tentler-Krylov, explores the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or taking part to repair the world. It's sure to inspire young readers to nurture their own small spark, taking action today that will change the world tomorrow.
Reviews / Votes
? "Tentler-Krylov . . . an exuberant, choreographic chronicler of city life, fills digitally enhancedwatercolor spreads with bright colors and a host of energized, roll-up-their-sleeves characters . . . Spiro vividly evokes [tikkun olam]'s galvanizing power throughout." -Publishers Weekly, starred review? "The artwork is spectacular . . . A stunning reminder that we all have the power to make the world a better place." -Kirkus, starred review
"A lovely picture book sure to inspire the youngest changemakers to create the world they want to live in, and a reminder that cultural and even religious adages or tenets are worth pondering and enacting." -School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-399-18631-8 (9780399186318)
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Persons
Ruth Spiro is the author of the popular Baby Loves Science series and the Made by Maxine series. She lives with her family in Chicago.
Victoria Tentler-Krylov grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and studied architecture and urban design at Cooper Union and Columbia University. She has illustrated several acclaimed pictured books and lives with her family just outside Boston, MA
Victoria Tentler-Krylov grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and studied architecture and urban design at Cooper Union and Columbia University. She has illustrated several acclaimed pictured books and lives with her family just outside Boston, MA