Shmulik Paints the Town
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (772 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467752495 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Israeli Independence Day is coming up and the mayor is planning a celebration. But he can't decide what to paint! Maybe his dog, Ezra, can help!. He asks Shmulik to make a mural in the park, and Shmulik agrees
Catalina Echeverri is a Colombian freelance illustrator and designer specialising in children's illustration. Catalina is based in London, UK
A beautiful book with a really fun twist at the end Angela Townsend A beautiful book with a really fun twist at the end! I enjoyed the colorful illustrations as well! looking forward to reading more books by Lisa Rose.. Four Stars Amazon Customer Lovely book with beautiful, colorful pictures!. fun book fun book
Black-and-white scenes pop where Ezra paints or where Shmulik relaxes in his colorfully spattered smock. The text is straightforward and gently comical. The connection to Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut is mild but important because there are so few picture books on the subject. Waiting for inspiration, Shmulik procrastinates all week, but his clever dog Ezra saves the day by painting while his master lounges. The park is beautified, and everyone is happy. The inclusion of Shabbat is a nice touch that adds a Jewish sensibility to a universal theme (getting by with a little help from your friends). Silent clues to the canine's cleverness include his orange glasses and the symbolic light bulbs over his head. The palm trees and intermittent Hebrew signage indicate an Israeli setting. Shmulik's enthusiastic acknowledgement of Ezra's help is all the more satisfying because the