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One small spark : a tikkun olam story  Cover Image Book Book

One small spark : a tikkun olam story / written by Ruth Spiro ; illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov.

Spiro, Ruth. (Author). Tentler-Krylov, Victoria. (Added Author).

Summary:

A young girl explores the Jewish philosophy of tikkun olam and is inspired to make a positive change in the world as she fixes her local park and inspires other community members to help.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780399186318 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024.
Subject: Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction.
Helpfulness > Juvenile fiction.
Parks > Juvenile fiction.
Jewish way of life > Juvenile fiction.
Jews > United States > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Cookstown Branch GRO JP Spiro 31681030048961 PICTURE Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    In this thoughtful and lyrical exploration of the Jewish philosophy tikkun olam, which means “repair the world,” a young girl seeks to solve a problem that connects her to others who are inspired to make a change and help the world become a better place. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
  • Baker & Taylor
    A young girl explores the Jewish philosophy of tikkun olam and is inspired to make a positive change in the world as she fixes her local park and inspires other community members to help.
  • Penguin Putnam
    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.

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