Chik Chak Shabbat by Mara Rockliff (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Chik Chak Shabbat by Mara Rockliff, Kyrsten Brooker Celebrate Shabbat, community, and diverse traditions with this lyrical tale, illustrated with a lively and whimsical touch.When Goldie Simcha doesnt joyfully throw open her door to welcome everyone in to her apartment for a meal of her famous cholent, her neighbors wonder what could be wrong. Little Lali Omar knocks on the door to 5-A, only to learn that Goldie was feeling too sick on Friday to cook, and everyone knows you cant make cholent in a hurry, right away, chik chak! But it just isnt Shabbat without cholent. What can her neighbors do to save the day? In an uplifting story that warms more than your heart, Chik Chak Shabbat offers a cholent recipe that keeps Goldies sharing spirit alive. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Mara Rockliff is the author of many books for children, including The Busiest Street in Town and Me and Momma and Big John, winner of the Golden Kite Award. Mara Rockliff lives in eastern Pennsylvania with her family.Kyrsten Brooker is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children. She lives in Edmonton, Canada. Review Rockliffs lovely, unassuming story of tradition and multicultural community is smartly paired with Brookers oil and collages. At once homespun and stylish, the pictures speak to the possibilities for human connection in a modern, urban setting.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Delightful. ... As warm and comforting as a bowl of cholent, this does a fine job of showing how the American mosaic can also be a satisfying whole. Brookers illustrations, which are reminiscent of Gabi Swiatkowskas work, are full of wit and emotion that bring the story alive.—Booklist (starred review)This charming story is a celebration of multicultural America and friendship. ... Brooker brings this sweet story to life with full-page, oil-painted, cartoon-style illustrations heavily detailed with clipped-out magazine photos: tableware; cleverly pieced patterned paper clothing; food and dishes. She has infused each character with distinct personality and presents them as a large, caring family, strengthened by their differences, enjoying the Sabbath together.—School Library JournalBrookers oil paint and collage art presents a richly textured assortment of folk and apartments. A warm, cozy and loving depiction of shared culinary traditions around an inviting table.—Kirkus ReviewsA warm and cheerful tale of multicultural togetherness centered on the ever-popular subject of food. Brookers combination of oil paint and collage evinces its usual tactile dimensionality, with touches of patterning balancing the robust cheer of her characters faces and the geometry of the apartment buildings architecture provid- ing structure and a bit of theatricality.—Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksRockliff and Brooker evoke a cheerful urban setting through small details about the apartment dwellers and their routines... Its the embodiment of community, warmth, memory, and tradition—in other words, the Jewish observance of Shabbat. Brookers oil and collage pictures incorporate many different patterns and real items (candles, potholders, fruits and veggies), adding texture to the comfortably cluttered and convivial scenes. A recipe is included.—The Horn BookMara Rockliff packs a lot of learning into this picture book—from the traditions of eating cholent and Shabbat preparations to diverse last names and food selections from around the world to the concept of welcoming the neighbor. Kyrsten Brooker uses oil paint and collage in the joyful and clever illustrations; the ethnic menu items, for example, stand out in collage. ... Highly recommended for ages 3-7.—Jewish Book CouncilIn an uplifting story, Chik Chak Shabbat offers a cholent recipe that keeps Goldies sharing spirit alive.—Jewish AdvocateCharming... Rockliffs appealing story is sweet, and Brookners paint-and-collage illustrations carry it along beautifully.—Star Tribune Review Quote This charming story is a celebration of multicultural America and friendship. ... Brooker brings this sweet story to life with full-page, oil-painted, cartoon-style illustrations heavily detailed with clipped-out magazine photos: tableware; cleverly pieced patterned paper clothing; food and dishes. She has infused each character with distinct personality and presents them as a large, caring family, strengthened by their differences, enjoying the Sabbath together. -School Library Journal Brookers oil paint and collage art presents a richly textured assortment of folk and apartments. A warm, cozy and loving depiction of shared culinary traditions around an inviting table. -Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0763655287 Author Kyrsten Brooker Short Title CHIK CHAK SHABBAT Pages 32 Language English Illustrator Kyrsten Brooker ISBN-10 0763655287 ISBN-13 9780763655280 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence Charlottesville, VA, US Year 2014 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States Audience Age 3-7 DEWEY E Publication Date 2014-09-03 AU Release Date 2014-09-03 NZ Release Date 2014-09-03 US Release Date 2014-09-03 UK Release Date 2014-09-03 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137923897;

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