Synopsis
"A wise, thought-provoking tale about the true meaning of charity."- Kirkus Reviews
"I know it's a mitzvah to help others," Hanina said. "And it's also a mitzvah to make sure you don't embarrass someone."
Hanina Chipmunk's favorite thing to do is gather nuts and share them with her hungry friends. But not everyone is thankful for her good deed. When Hanina realizes Mathilda Squirrel is embarrassed to admit she needs help, she hatches a plan to deliver nuts in secret under the midnight hour. As a daytime animal venturing out at night, Hanina will need all the wits and bravery she has to complete her mitzvah.
- Based on the retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law)
- Educational endnotes include more information about the original tale in the Talmud, the Jewish value of tzedakah (helping those in need) and other similar traditions across different religtions.
- Teaches kids about generosity, empathy and the power of anonymous charity
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About the Author
Ruth Horowitz is the award-winning author of children's books about bats, giant cockroaches, horseshoe crabs, family, friends, and community. She has also worked as a school librarian and a newspaper editor. Ruth lives in Rhode Island, USA, with her husband.
Jenny Meilihove, an Israeli children’s book writer and illustrator, paints dreamy scenes with gouache, pencils, and crayons. Her work delves into magical moments, evoking warm feelings and exploring beautiful themes. Passionate about crafting children’s books, Jenny finds joy in the naive and vibrant world they create, where anything is possible.
From the Back Cover
Hanina Chipmunk knows it's a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed?
Inspired by a 2,000-year-old story from the Jerusalem Talmud.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Meilihove, Jenny (illustrator). Paperback. Hanina Chipmunk knows it's a mitzvah to help othersbut how can she help a hungry friend without causing embarrassment? In this retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law), Hanina Chipmunk knows it's a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed? She tries to do her good deed in secret, under the cover of darkness. But Hanina will need her wits and bravery to complete her mitzvah. Endnotes unpack the original tale and the Jewish value of helping those in need (tzedakah). AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Ruth Horowitz is the award-winning author of children's books about bats, giant cockroaches, horseshoe crabs, family, friends, and community. She has also worked as a school librarian and a newspaper editor. Ruth lives in Rhode Island, USA, with her husband. Jenny Meilihove, an Israeli children's book writer and illustrator, paints dreamy scenes with gouache, pencils, and crayons. Her work delves into magical moments, evoking warm feelings and exploring beautiful themes. Passionate about crafting children's books, Jenny finds joy in the naive and vibrant world they create, where anything is possible. SELLING POINTS: . JEWISH REPRESENTATION: A beautiful story about a core Jewish value tzedakah, which means justice based on a tale from the Talmud. . SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: This story delivers a sweet message about generosity, empathy, and the power of anonymous charity, not done for show or credit but for the sake of the good deed itself. . EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: Notes at the end include more information about the original tale in the Talmud, tzedakah, and similar traditions (giving anonymous charity) in Islam and Christianity. Hanina Chipmunk knows its a mitzvah to help othersbut how can she help a hungry friend without causing embarrassment? With endnotes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798888592359
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Paperback. Condition: New. Meilihove, Jenny (illustrator). "A wise, thought-provoking tale about the true meaning of charity."- Kirkus Reviews"I know it's a mitzvah to help others," Hanina said. "And it's also a mitzvah to make sure you don't embarrass someone." Hanina Chipmunk's favorite thing to do is gather nuts and share them with her hungry friends. But not everyone is thankful for her good deed. When Hanina realizes Mathilda Squirrel is embarrassed to admit she needs help, she hatches a plan to deliver nuts in secret under the midnight hour. As a daytime animal venturing out at night, Hanina will need all the wits and bravery she has to complete her mitzvah. Based on the retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law) Educational endnotes include more information about the original tale in the Talmud, the Jewish value of tzedakah (helping those in need) and other similar traditions across different religtions. Teaches kids about generosity, empathy and the power of anonymous charity. Seller Inventory # LU-9798888592359