When Zaydeh Danced on Eldridge Street (Hardcover)

This radiant story about the power of the Torah is illustrated by Marjorie Priceman, a Caldecott Honor-winning artist. The atmospheric art brings this celebration of Jewish immigrant life in the 1930s America to exuberant life. With a thorough glossary, a generous author's note, and two delightful recipes, the book is complete in all its exquisite detail. Zeesie wasn't really happy about the visit to her grandparents... In fact, Zeesie is quite afraid of her Zaydeh, who doesn't seem to like children. When he invites her to come along with him to synagogue, she knows she can't say no. A reluctant Zeesie finds herself in a place more beautiful than she had expected -- in an ornate shul amidst a gala party! Despite herself, Zeesie is drawn into the mysterious and compelling celebration. And when she finds the courage to ask a question about the Torah, a whole new world opens up for her.Join the exuberant and curious Zeesie in her second adventure on the Lower East Side of the 1930s -- a world that comes to life in exquisite detail as apprehension trims to wonder and joy.