 It’s Dani’s birthday. He lives with his parents and sister in his Jewish community in Buenos Aires. He worries that his classmates won’t come to his party because they think the unique bright light that follows him everywhere is too annoying. His friends do attend his party and he realizes they like him just the way he is. His light is there to share with the world. When he blows out the candles on his cake, his big light becomes many small lights for his friends, who are delighted. Together, they create a brighter world. The cheerful illustrations rendered in pencil and Procreate, show how the Argentinian and Jewish cultures combine in Dani’s world. Backmatter explains Jewish life, experiences, and strength in Argentina, where 250,000 Jews now live in the capital city of Buenos Aires. A glossary of Spanish and Hebrew words is also included. This gentle story has an accompanying activity guide at KalaniotBooks.com. mjw |
| Title: A Bright Light In Buenos Aires Author: Santiago Nader Illustrator: Paula Wegman Publisher: Kalaniot Books. Moosic, Pennsylvania Copyright: 2024 Original Language: English ISBN: 979-8-986-3965-8-3 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 5-10 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Buenos Aires, Argentina Author’s ethnicity: Argentine Author’s residence: Buenos Aires, Argentina Illustrator’s ethnicity: Argentine Illustrator’s residence: Buenos Aires, Argentina Subjects: Argentina, Birthdays, Buenos Aires, Celebrations, Diversity, Futbol, Hebrew, Jewish fiction, Shabbat, South America |
A Bright Light In Buenos Aires
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