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Children's Fiction Jewish

When I First Held You

A Lullaby from Israel

by (author) Mirik Snir

illustrated by Eleyor Snir

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Initial publish date
Aug 2009
Category
Jewish
Recommended Age
3 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 2
Recommended Reading age
6 to 7
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780761350989
    Publish Date
    Aug 2009
    List Price
    $13.95

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Description

This vibrant picture book is a lyrical lullaby capturing the instant bond between children and parents at the moment of birth. Filled with evocative art, When I First Held You will become a "read to me" classic.

About the authors

Mirik Snir was born in 1948, during the Israeli War of Independence. She was raised and educated in Kibbutz Kfar Giladi, as one of twelve siblings. She married Israel Snir from Kibbutz Neve-Eitan, where they lived for 20 years. Mirik is a mother of nine children, a grandmother of fifteen grandchildren, Author, Poet, and elementary school and special education teacher.

Mirik Snir's profile page

Illustrator Eleyor Snir is Mirik’s daughter, the fourth of nine children. A professional illustrator, her unique style is composed of naive and vivid illustrations. Born and raised in Israel, she now works from her home studio in British Columbia on book illustrations, stationery products, ketubot and wall art.

Eleyor Snir's profile page

Awards

  • Winner, National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA)

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