Friday, November 15, 2024

One Small Spark by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov - ADVISABLE

One Small Spark by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov. PICTURE BOOK. Dial Books (Penguin), 2024. $19. 9780399186318

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL

A young girl imagines the world she wants to live in.  She remembers the Jewish philosophy tikkun olam or repair the world.  One rainy day while walking to school, she uses the spark inside her to get a swing repaired. The spark inside her grows and connects to others.  Can just one spark change the world?

I loved learning about the idea of tikkun olam and repairing the world by taking action today that will change the world tomorrow. Spiro's tale is thought provoking and inspiring. 

Beautiful imaginative illustrations help explore these concepts.

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