afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
I loved learning about Jewish people who migrated to America from Spain. The oral tradition of passing on language and customs was lovingly displayed in this biography.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't know anything about Flory Jagoda or her music until I read this book. I didn't know about Ladino, the language of the Jewish people from Spain, until I read this book. That's what a good book is to do: open people's eyes to other cultures and peoples.
rhodesee's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful illustrations and an interesting and inspiring story. I love that this book teaches about the Sephardim. Ashkenazi stories and traditions are much more widely known and written about so it great to see that inclusion. I enjoyed the Ladino vocabulary as well.
yapha's review against another edition
5.0
I've always loved the song "Ocho Candelikas!" I had no idea of Flory Jagoda's fascinating life story! So grateful for this book and its important reflection on Sephardic Jewish history. For grades 2 & up.
tcbueti's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful, terrible story of the power of music and heritage. Accordion and guitar player who kept Ladino songs alive. “Ocho Kandelikas”
afro75's review against another edition
4.0
I loved learning about Jewish people who migrated to America from Spain. The oral tradition of passing on language and customs was lovingly displayed in this biography.
bookdragon_library's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 stars - colorful illustrations. A great story of bringing traditions with you and keeping them alive even as your family if forced to flee persecution over and over again.
I love the paper origami birds made out of sheet music that follow her ship away on one of the ending spreads. What a beautiful way to symbolize bringing her music with her.
Notes: Jewish, Music, folk artist, Sephardim (Jews from Spain), Ladino (language of Jews from Spain, Judeo Spanish), refugees, Bosnia
Publisher: Kar-Ben publishing, division of Lerner, 2019
I love the paper origami birds made out of sheet music that follow her ship away on one of the ending spreads. What a beautiful way to symbolize bringing her music with her.
Notes: Jewish, Music, folk artist, Sephardim (Jews from Spain), Ladino (language of Jews from Spain, Judeo Spanish), refugees, Bosnia
Publisher: Kar-Ben publishing, division of Lerner, 2019
kestock9's review against another edition
4.0
Short and sweet! Testing this book in a new audiobook format - exciting!