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Author: Amalia Hoffman Publisher: Gefen Publishing House
Price: $15.95 Special Price: $12.00 ISBN 10: 9652294470 ISBN 13: 9789652294470 Catalog Number: 447-0 Number of Pages: 36 Year Published: 2009
Description: Watch Storyteller and author of Klezmer Bunch Amalia Hoffman reading this book.
What s the best way for traveling musicians to schlep their instruments to a wedding in a faraway village? Why, in an old baby carriage, of course! But when the mischievous carriage takes off by itself and rolls from village to village, oy vey, oy vey, only a sweet klezmer song can save the day. Join the Klezmer Bunch on a bumpy journey all the way to the wedding ceremony and sing along with the happy bride and groom. A wedding like this has never been seen A yidl mit fiddle and violin. The relatives drank vodka Till their beards dropped. And the in-laws gobbled goose and pastrami Till their bellies popped. Amalia Hoffman captures the spirit and soul of klezmer with charming and whimsical illustrations where the music is playfully intertwined with every detail of village life. Reviews: “It’s a winner! The Klezmer Bunch is a rollicking, informative tale with art so witty and lyrical that one can almost hear the music playing. Bravo, Amalia!” – Pat Cummings, author and/or illustrator of thirty books for children, recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
“Once again Amalia’s illustrations take the reader on a dynamic, extraordinary journey and the informative text serves as a cultural bridge!” – R. Gregory Christie, jazz album cover and book illustrator, two-time recipient of the New York Times Certificate of Excellence, three-time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award
“Amalia Hoffman’s illustrations are so joyous, so filed with humor, delight, and whimsy, that I smiled until my face ached!” – Neil Waldman, author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, recipient of the National Jewish Book Award, the Christopher Award, the Sydney Taylor Award, the Smithsonian Notable Award, the American Library Association Notable Award and the Parents’ Choice Award, among others
