One Small Spark

A Tikkun Olam Story

Ruth Spiro, Victoria Tentler-Krylov

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Dial Books for Young Readers,US
24 September 2024

Picture books; Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Judaism

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.

By: Ruth Spiro
Illustrated by: Victoria Tentler-Krylov
Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 270mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 397g
ISBN: 9780399186318
ISBN 10: 039918631X
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ruth Spiro is the author of the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series, the Made by Maxine series, and the best-selling Baby Loves Science series, which has been praised by NPR, Today, Popular Science, the Los Angeles Times, and more. Ruth speaks regularly at STEM and early-childhood conferences across the country.

Reviews for One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story

★ ""Tentler-Krylov . . . an exuberant, choreographic chronicler of city life, fills digitally enhancedwatercolor spreads with bright colors and a host of energized, roll-up-their-sleeves characters . . . Spiro vividly evokes [tikkun olam]’s galvanizing power throughout."" —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ ""The artwork is spectacular . . . A stunning reminder that we all have the power to make the world a better place."" —Kirkus, starred review ""A lovely picture book sure to inspire the youngest changemakers to create the world they want to live in, and a reminder that cultural and even religious adages or tenets are worth pondering and enacting."" —School Library Journal