Children's Fiction Multigenerational
Bagel King, The
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- May 2018
- Category
- Multigenerational, Cooking & Food
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 2
- Recommended Reading age
- 3 to 7
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771385749
- Publish Date
- May 2018
- List Price
- $18.99
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Description
Every Sunday morning, no matter the weather, Eli could count on Zaida to bring bagels from Merv's Bakery. Eli loved the time they spent together enjoying their favorite treats. “Warm. Chewy. Salty,” Eli thought. “Bagels were the best thing about Sunday.” But one Sunday, Zaida didn't come. He had fallen at Merv's and “hurt his tuches,” and the doctor said Zaida had to rest at home for two whole weeks. This meant Eli had no Sunday morning bagels. And neither did Zaida's friends, who had been receiving their own weekly deliveries from Zaida. Will they all go hungry for bagels on Sunday? Or is there something Eli can do?
Award-winning author Andrew Larsen's picture book story offers a gently humorous take on the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and the simple ritual that looms so large in their lives. It also highlights a terrific character education lesson about how a young child can take responsibility and, with a little initiative, help a family member in need. With a blend of retro and contemporary styles, Sandy Nichols's softly colored illustrations cleverly convey the story's timelessness and capture Eli's diverse neighborhood. This book will spark wonderful discussions about family traditions and community. A mini glossary and pronunciation guide for the Yiddish words that are sprinkled throughout the story (like mensch and oy) provides an opportunity to learn about the many words we use in English that come from other languages, and to explore the connections between culture and language.
About the authors
Andrew Larsen est père au foyer et auteur. Quand il était enfant, il passait toujours une partie de son été au chalet de ses grands-parents, situé sur une colline, près d'un lac. Andrew habite à Toronto. Il a publié sept albums jeunesse.
Andrew Larsen is a father, homemaker and author. When he was a child, he would spend a part of every summer with his grandparents at their cottage on a hill, by a lake. Andrew now lives in a downtown Toronto neighbourhood. He has published seven picture books.
DENNIS LEE is Toronto’s first Poet Laureate, an Officer of the Order of Canada and the author of timeless children’s collections such as Alligator Pie, Garbage Delight, Jelly Belly, Bubblegum Delicious and The Ice Cream Store. He has received many honours, including the Vicky Metcalf Award for his body of work, and is also an acclaimed poet for adults. His poetry is anthologized and read around the world.
Awards
- Commended, Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College
- Short-listed, Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr., Florida Association for Media in Education
- Winner, Best Books for Kids and Teens, The Canadian Children's Book Centre
Editorial Reviews
... a touching tale about the love between a grandfather and grandson and how they value their time together.
Canadian Children's Book News
... a delicious, yummy and humorous tale!
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Larsen's story demonstrates the power of modelling positive behaviour and the power of love.
CM Magazine
This sweet intergenerational Jewish family story is filled with humor and heart.
School Library Journal
The endearing portrayal of a young boy's relationship with his grandfather makes for a warm, intergenerational story.
Kirkus Reviews
This charming and humorous story is a great family read.
Quill & Quire
