The Weekly 411 (12/13/24)
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Dec. 13, 2024 vol. 50
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Picture Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Little Dreidel Learns to Spin, by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, illustrated by Taryn Johnson (Scholastic), out now. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below.
About the Book: Little Dreidel, made of clay, at last is dry and ready…for Hanukkah! She can’t wait to spiral-swivel-swirl with her older cousins, but she’s a bit whoa-WHOA-wobbly! Oy vey! With practice, persistence (and a whole lot of momentum!), Little Dreidel learns to spin — giving her family plenty to kvell about. Little Dreidel Learns to Spin is a rhyming Hanukkah picture book about perseverance and having a growth mindset when learning a new skill. To add to the fun and authenticity, Yiddish words are sprinkled throughout, with a glossary and pronunciation guide in the back matter.
About the Author: Rebecca Gardyn Levington is a children’s book author, poet, and journalist with a particular penchant for penning both playful and poignant picture books and poems – primarily in rhyme. She is the author of Whatever Comes Tomorrow (winner of the SCBWI Atlantic Division Crystal Kite Honor award), Brainstorm!, Afikoman, Where Did You Go? A Passover Hide-and-Seek Adventure, Little Dreidel Learns to Spin and has seven additional rhyming picture books forthcoming. Rebecca writes reviews and conducts author interviews monthly for the Picture Book Builders blog. Her award-winning poems and articles have appeared in numerous anthologies, newspapers, and magazines. She lives with her family in Summit, N.J., where she enjoys bouncing on a mini-trampoline, playing Mah Jongg, and eating chocolate-peanut butter ice cream (although not usually at the same time!). Find out more and sign up for Rebecca’s monthly newsletter at www.RebeccaGardynLevington.com.
About the Illustrator: Taryn Johnson is an illustrator and animator based in Somerville, MA. She brings a playful appreciation of nature to her work through bright colors, joyful shapes, and a little imagination. With each project, she seeks to spark curiosity and wonder for our planet and its life. When she’s not creating art, you can find Taryn out in nature—surfing along the New England coast or hiking snow-capped mountains. To collaborate with Taryn or learn more about her work, visit tarynjohnson.com or follow her on Instagram @tarynosaurus
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This book is active enough to engage any child and a chance to get to know many traditions.
ReplyDeleteI love how this book introduces readers to Hannukah and carries a universal message of never giving up.
ReplyDeleteThis book is wonderful! So many layers packed in to a festive story.
ReplyDeleteGreat artwork
ReplyDeleteLove the growth mindset spin on the Hanukkah story!
ReplyDeleteLove all of Rebecca's books!
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