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Children's Fiction Jewish

The Shabbat Box

by (author) Lesley Simpson

illustrated by Nicole in den Bosch

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Initial publish date
Aug 2001
Category
Jewish
Recommended Age
4 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 1
Recommended Reading age
7 to 8
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781580130271
    Publish Date
    Aug 2001
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

It's finally Ira's turn to take home the Shabbat Box from school. But a bad storm blows open his book bag and the box is lost. What will Ira do? A warm introduction to Shabbat for preschoolers.

About the authors

Lesley Simpson is a Canadian journalist and picture book writer. Her previous books include The Shabbat Box and The Purim Surprise. Lesley has taught journalism and creative writing at Canadian universities. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

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Nicole in den Bosch lives and works with her family in a Civil War-era general store and schoolhouse on the eastern shore of Maryland. She has illustrated numerous books, greeting cards, and magazines.

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Awards

  • Commended, Joan G. Sugarman Children's Book Award
  • Commended, Sydney Taylor Book Award

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