Shuli and Me: From Slavery to Freedom- A Storybook Omer Calendar
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Author: Joan Benjamin Farren
Illustrator: Joan Benjamin Farren
An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book for Younger Readers. A delightful and visually witty storybook that recounts the biblical Exodus from Egypt, Shuli and Me walks families through the Omer period (the seven weeks between Passover and the Feast of Weeks). Because it is told from a child's perspective, the book engages children with the excitement and fears of escaping from slavery and experiencing freedom for the first time. As the characters journey through the desert to Mt. Sinai, children identify with them, following their ups and downs and learning this uplifting biblical story. While kids enjoy the story and beautiful illustrations, adults, whether parents or teachers, appreciate how easily this text becomes a teaching tool. Closely based on traditional sources, the book includes references to the many biblical verses and rabbinic texts alluded to in the text and illustrations. In