The Mexican Dreidel

Ilan Stavans

(Author)

Linda Elovitz Marshall

(Author)

Maria Mola

(Illustrator)

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Danielito loves Janucá, especially playing dreidel. This year, he is old enough to visit Bobe by himself. Piñatas hang from the trees, and the kids in Bobe's neighborhood play with Mexican tops called trompos. Danielito does not have a trompo, but he has a dreidel. "What is that?" "¿Qué es eso?" the other kids ask, as they invite him to join their game. The trompos follow the dreidel as it spins through the neighborhood. And Danielito invites his new friends, nuevos amigos, to Bobe's house to celebrate Janucá.

Product Details

Publisher	Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Publish Date	October 03, 2023
Pages	24
Language	English
Type	Hardback
EAN/UPC	9781728449289
Dimensions	10.7 X 9.8 X 0.5 inches \| 1.0 pounds

BISAC Categories: Kids , Kids , Kids

Product Details

Publisher	Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Publish Date	October 03, 2023
Pages	24
Language	English
Type	Hardback
EAN/UPC	9781728449289
Dimensions	10.7 X 9.8 X 0.5 inches \| 1.0 pounds

BISAC Categories: Kids , Kids , Kids

About the Author

Award-winning author of almost 30 picture books, Linda Elovitz Marshall studied cultural anthropology, taught early childhood education, raised four children and a small flock of sheep, pursued a Ph.D. in anthropology, and owned and operated an indie bookstore prior to writing for children. Her Jewish-themed books include Talia and the Rude Vegetables, Talia and the Very YUM Kippur, Talia and the Haman-Tushies, The Mexican Dreidel (with Ilan Stavans), THE POLIO PIONEER: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine, GOOD NIGHT, WIND, and BRAVE VOLODYMYR: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine. Her work has been translated into almost a dozen languages and has been adapted for dance, theater, and radio. She lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State and in New York City.

Ilan Stavans is an internationally renown, award-winning writer, translator, and teacher born in Mexico. His work, adapted to the screen, TV, radio, and theater, has been published in more than twenty languages.

Maria Mola is a Barcelona-born illustrator living in Boston with her husband and three children. She creates whimsical art for books like Sparkle Boy, Maya Papaya, and Koala Challah, exploring the inner worlds of kids and everyday moments. When not illustrating, Maria enjoys crafting, reading, and cooking--often all at once. Visit her work at www.mariamola.com.

Reviews

"A heartwarming story celebrating friendship across cultural lines." ―Kirkus Reviews

-- (8/7/2023 12:00:00 AM)

"Mola's chalky, bright-hued images, which portray characters with brown skin, evoke a sunny, cozy town and the fun of sharing with 'nuevos amigos.'" --Publishers Weekly

-- (8/28/2023 12:00:00 AM)

"This Mexican Janucá (Hanukkah) book, imbued with magical realism, tells a sweet story while introducing Mexican Jewish and non-Jewish holiday traditions, as well as Spanish words. An excellent choice for libraries wanting to expand their Hanukkah collections." ―School Library Journal

-- (8/17/2023 12:00:00 AM)

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