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HAND IN HAND

by the handsome, enigmatic luminary. He is 33, married, and the father of five children, all of whom he left (but still supports) for the love of another woman…whom he has also left. Miriam and Nyezhiner meet at a gathering where a collection of poets, essayists, and novelists are exchanging ideas. Later, the two take a walk across the Williamsburg Bridge in a gentle interlude that signals the beginning of what will become a 30\u002Dyear love affair. Although drawn to the moody poet, Miriam is cautious. Still a teenager when she married and had her daughter Dinaleh, she now needs to find her own path. Nyezhimer, on the other hand, quickly becomes obsessed with her. After a painful confrontation with her husband David (“he came closer, very close, then raised his hand and gave her face a hard slap”), Miriam moves in with her brother, sister\u002Din\u002Dlaw, and mother. A distraught Nyezhimer searches for her, occasionally waiting through the night in the street outside her brother’s house. Veprinski’s dramatic autobiographical novel traces the first tumultuous year of the relationship between the author (Miriam in the novel) and the lyric poet Mani Leyb (Nyezhiner). Ellen Cassedy and Anita Norich have translated the melancholy narrative, first published in Yiddish in 1971\u003B they have beautifully captured the rhythms, humor, and intimacy of the original text. The story is a detailed portrait of a time, place, and culture. Populated by a large cast of Yiddish writers of the day (all of the names have been changed), the novel engages readers with an intriguing variety of artistic personalities and temperaments. "

Book Details

Publisher:Yiddish in
Published:1971-01-01
Pages:102
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798990998

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This counting book offers a fresh approach to early math concepts through rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations that follow children's daily activities. Each number from one to ten is introduced th...

Our Review

This counting book offers a fresh approach to early math concepts through rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations that follow children's daily activities. Each number from one to ten is introduced through engaging scenarios of friendship and cooperation, making number recognition feel like natural play rather than academic work. The visual storytelling provides multiple layers of engagement beyond simple counting exercises, with diverse characters demonstrating teamwork throughout the pages. Young readers will find themselves drawn into the colorful world where mathematical learning unfolds through relatable childhood experiences.

What sets this early mathematics book apart is how seamlessly it integrates social-emotional learning with foundational numeracy skills. The narrative subtly teaches cooperation and community while reinforcing counting sequences and quantity recognition, creating a multidimensional reading experience. Parents seeking educational picture books will appreciate how it makes abstract numerical concepts tangible through concrete, child-centered examples. This number book leaves readers with both stronger math comprehension and a warm sense of connection, proving that learning to count can be as much about friendship as it is about figures.

Themes

Economic development

Subjects

Economic development