Reviews for Id-ul-Fitr

The average rating for Id-ul-Fitr based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-10-28 00:00:00 Patrick Daniels That curious little arachnid, Sammy Spider, returns in this Simchat Torah story, observing the human Shapiro family once again, and asking his mother about the meaning of their actions. Watching Josh listen to his favorite story, about the creation of the world, Sammy too becomes caught up in the tale, and is fascinated by the little Torah the human boy brings home. He watches as Mrs. Shapiro makes candy apples, and inadvertently tags along as the whole family head to the synagogue, where they mark the joyous occasion in the Jewish calendar, when the year-long reading of the Torah comes to an end, only to begin again... Not being Jewish, I did not grow up aware of the significance of Simchat Torah, which begins tonight (October 10th, 2020) at sundown, and lasts until tomorrow night. I first encountered it in Elsa Okon Rael's lovely picture-book, When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street , although I have not since encountered many children's stories devoted to the subject. I was glad therefore, to stumble across Sammy Spider's First Simchat Torah, which is the third story about this little arachnid that I have read and enjoyed. Like the others, it pairs a simple story, one in which a Jewish holiday is explained to the curious Sammy, with colorful cut-paper illustrations. There is even a recipe here for candy apples! Recommended to picture-book readers looking for stories about Simchat Torah, as well as to fans of Sammy Spider and his boundless curiosity. If only his mother would stop calling him 'silly,' for wanting to learn more!

Review # 2 was written on 2018-11-15 00:00:00 Sarah Shifflett A great story for young children.