Children's Fiction Diversity & Multicultural
I Am Hava
A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy
- Publisher
- Intergalactic Afikoman
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2021
- Category
- Diversity & Multicultural, Music, Jewish
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781951365066
- Publish Date
- Nov 2021
- List Price
- $27.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 5 to 9
- Grade: k to 3
- Reading age: 7 to 8
Description
Experience the story of the world's most famous Jewish song, as told by the song herself.In her spare, poetic text, Freda Lewkowicz has personified the song of Hava Nagila and made her the narrator of her own story, known simply as "Hava." Renowned Indian-American Jewish illustrator Siona Benjamin, who is known for her blue characters, draws Hava as a young blue girl in a sari. Follow Hava as she spreads joy and hope throughout the world."Benjamin's lovingly rendered illustrations move and dance across the pages with the music . . . . Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope."—starred, Kirkus Reviews
About the authors
Freda Lewkowicz was born in Montreal, Quebec where her parents, Holocaust survivors, sought refuge after the war. Her picture books include I Am Hava and OLIVER SOLIVER.
Freda Lewkowicz's profile page
Siona Benjamin grew up as a Bene Israel Jew in multicultural India. Today Siona lives in New Jersey, and her work has been exhibited around the world. Learn more at www.artsiona.com
Editorial Reviews
"Benjamin's lovingly rendered illustrations move and dance across the pages with the music. Come and rejoice and sing out the heartfelt words to this anthem of hope."—starred, Kirkus Reviews