The Life of a Coat (Hardcover)
$12.99
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Description
This comic in children’s book format is about the whimsical lifespan of a coat, worn by each child in a family.
When the father of a large family makes a beautiful winter coat, little does he know how much use it will get. Little Gedalia wears the coat with pride all year, but when it gets too tight for him—he’s a growing boy, after all—it’s given to his sister, Yeshaya. Thus begins the journey of the coat as it’s passed down from child to child, a charming portrait of a loving family. Drawn in a clean-line style with a muted color palette, The Life of a Coat is based on the beloved Yiddish poem by the Polish poet Kadya Molodowsky and will delight young readers and their parents.
About the Author
Kadya Molodowsky was a beloved Yiddish poet. As a teacher, she was inspired by her young students to write lively, humorous poetry. She wrote The Life of a Coat in 1931 to entertain these children, many of whom hailed from poor families and didn’t own a winter coat.
Batia Kolton is an Israeli illustrator and art director. Along with Rutu Modan, she belongs to the cartoonist collective Actus Tragicus.
Praise For…
A wonderfully fun young graphic novel, the perfect way to revive this old Yiddish classic.
A dark, witty picture of Jewish life in pre-World War II Eastern Europe. … highly recommended both for children and for adults who are interested in Yiddish literature.