Here are a few new book releases from this week that are worth checking out:
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One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story
Ruth Spiro
( Dial Books )
A young girl is inspired to make a difference in this thoughtful and lyrical exploration of the Jewish philosophy tikkun olam or repair the world.
Imagine the world you want to live in. If it’s not the world you see, will you create it?
So begins a young girl’s journey to solve a problem she notices one rainy day while walking to school. In that moment, the small spark inside her grows and then connects her to others who are inspired to make a change and help the world become a better place.
This lyrical and very personal text from beloved author Ruth Spiro, with breathtaking and imaginative illustrations from Victoria Tentler-Krylov, explores the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or taking part to repair the world. It’s sure to inspire young readers to nurture their own small spark, taking action today that will change the world tomorrow.
***READ the KIRKUS starred review of this book…
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