Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons
No. of pages 32
Published: 2017
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In "Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons" by Alice B. McGinty, a beloved rabbi has a unique tradition of sewing buttons onto his coat, each representing a special story or lesson from his life. As he shares these stories with the children of his community, they learn valuable life lessons about kindness, courage, and the significance of their own stories. The narrative celebrates cultural heritage and the power of storytelling, emphasizing how each person's experiences can connect and inspire others. Through delightful illustrations and engaging prose, the book fosters a sense of community and the importance of sharing one’s past. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .
Jennifer Black Reinhardt grew up in the mountains of Pennsylvania and attended Carnegie Mellon University where she received a degree in illustration. She has illustrated several books for children, including Yaks Yak: Animal Word Pairs by Linda Sue Park, The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford by Suzanne Slade, and Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons by Alice B. McGinty. Trading the mountains for the prairie, Jennifer now lives in Iowa City, Iowa. She happily works in a comfortably messy studio in her home, where she lives with her family.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. A Body-of-Work Award is given periodically for significant contributions to the genre of Jewish children’s literature.