Sunday with Savta Trade Book (Hardcover)

Written By Wiley Blevins
Illustrated by Eliahou Eric Bokobza
Critically Reviewed
  1. Hardcover
    Price $17.95
Written By Wiley Blevins
Illustrated by Eliahou Eric Bokobza
Critically Reviewed

When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he?

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When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he? Read Less Description

Sunday with Savta Trade Book (Hardcover)

Written By Wiley Blevins
Illustrated by Eliahou Eric Bokobza
Written By Wiley Blevins
Illustrated by Eliahou Eric Bokobza
Critically Reviewed
Critically Reviewed

When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he?

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When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he? Read Less Description
When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he?
  1. Hardcover
    Price $17.95
SKU WW-NL5701
ISBN 9781478870494
Series Reycraft Books
Number Level 34
SKU WW-NL5701
ISBN 9781478870494
Series Reycraft Books
Number Level 34
Lexile level 620L
Letter Level O
Genre Realistic Fiction
Language English
Theme Celebrations, Families and Friends, Narrative Fiction, World Cultures
BISAC Subject Headings Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Jewish
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious
Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Jewish
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious
Price $17.95
Author & Illustrator

Wiley Blevins

Wiley Blevins is a writer living in New York City. When he lived in Tel Aviv, Israel, he spent a lot of time in Bokobza’s studio discussing his paintings. Wiley has collected several of Bokobza’s works, including a painting that once hung in the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Eliahou Eric Bokobza

Eliahou Eric Bokobza was born in Paris, France, of Tunisian parents. When he was six his family immigrated to Israel, where he now lives. Trained as a pharmacist, he pursued his passion in art and is now one of the most recognized artists in Israel. His works are part of the permanent collection in the Knesset Parliament, the Israel Museum, and other museums worldwide.
Reviews

This heartwarming story introduces readers to a number of Jewish holidays and customs. The book opens with the unnamed protagonist and his family welcoming Savta, Hebrew for grandmother, to their home in New York. Jaw-droppingly detailed mixed-media illustrations show the grandson and Savta visiting various New York City landmarks before arriving at the Jewish Museum. There, they admire the artwork as Savta describes the history behind each of the paintings while also sharing family memories related to the content. In the book’s conclusion, the protagonist and his parents arrive in Israel to celebrate the boy’s bar mitzvah and honor Savta. A number of Hebrew terms remain undefined throughout the text, although certain context clues will help readers identify the meanings. Back matter includes additional information about Jewish holidays and celebrations. VERDICT Despite a few unfamiliar terms, this introduction to Jewish holy days and customs is a solid addition to most collections.

—School Library Journal Reviewer

When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he?

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Details:
SKU WW-NL5701
ISBN 9781478870494
Series Reycraft Books
Number Level 34
Lexile level 620L
Letter Level O
Genre Realistic Fiction
Language English
Theme Celebrations, Famili Celebrations, Families and Friends, Narrative Fiction, World Cultures
Juvenile Fiction / R Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Jewish
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious
Full Description

When Savta arrives for a visit from Israel, her grandson is excited about their upcoming Sunday together. Savta promises him a special gift. What could be better? Instead, they visit a museum filled with paintings of Jewish celebrations. As they walk through the art show, Savta shares stories from her childhood about smelly fish, superhero costumes, and yummy donuts. But the grandson never gets that special gift. Or does he?

Author & Illustrator

Wiley Blevins

Wiley Blevins is a writer living in New York City. When he lived in Tel Aviv, Israel, he spent a lot of time in Bokobza’s studio discussing his paintings. Wiley has collected several of Bokobza’s works, including a painting that once hung in the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Eliahou Eric Bokobza

Eliahou Eric Bokobza was born in Paris, France, of Tunisian parents. When he was six his family immigrated to Israel, where he now lives. Trained as a pharmacist, he pursued his passion in art and is now one of the most recognized artists in Israel. His works are part of the permanent collection in the Knesset Parliament, the Israel Museum, and other museums worldwide.
Reviews

This heartwarming story introduces readers to a number of Jewish holidays and customs. The book opens with the unnamed protagonist and his family welcoming Savta, Hebrew for grandmother, to their home in New York. Jaw-droppingly detailed mixed-media illustrations show the grandson and Savta visiting various New York City landmarks before arriving at the Jewish Museum. There, they admire the artwork as Savta describes the history behind each of the paintings while also sharing family memories related to the content. In the book’s conclusion, the protagonist and his parents arrive in Israel to celebrate the boy’s bar mitzvah and honor Savta. A number of Hebrew terms remain undefined throughout the text, although certain context clues will help readers identify the meanings. Back matter includes additional information about Jewish holidays and celebrations. VERDICT Despite a few unfamiliar terms, this introduction to Jewish holy days and customs is a solid addition to most collections.

—School Library Journal Reviewer

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