The midnight mitzvah
"In this retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law), Hanina Chipmunk knows it's a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed? She tries to do her good deed in secret, under the cover of darkness....
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Concord, MA :
Barefoot Books,
[2024]
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| Summary: | "In this retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law), Hanina Chipmunk knows it's a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed? She tries to do her good deed in secret, under the cover of darkness. But Hanina will need her wits and bravery to complete her mitzvah. Endnotes unpack the original tale and the Jewish value of helping those in need (tzedakah)."-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 3-7. |
| ISBN: | 9798888592342 9798888592359 |
| Author Notes: | Jenny Meilihove, an Israeli children's book writer and illustrator, paints dreamy scenes with gouache, pencils, and crayons. Her work delves into magical moments, evoking warm feelings and exploring beautiful themes. Passionate about crafting children's books, Jenny finds joy in the naive and vibrant world they create, where anything is possible. |
