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Retold by Ori Elon
Translated by Gilah Kahn-Hoffmann
Illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt
The Heart-Shaped
Leaf
November 2019
32 pages
270 x 210 mm
Written by Shira Geffen
Illustrated by David Polonsky
£8.99 | $12.95
Paperback
9781784384722
‘Perfect for Earth Day and
every day.’
Kirkus Reviews
Recreating one of the Midrash’s most
delightful tales, A Basket Full of Figs
teaches the value of the natural world
and the importance of preserving it for
future generations. Award-winning writer
and filmmaker Ori Elon’s enchanting
storytelling and Menahem Halberstadt’s
stunning illustrations bring this wise fable
to life, to inspire and delight young readers.
A Basket Full of Figs was included in the
Jewish Journal’s list of the top 20 books
of 2020.
September 2018
32 pages
276 x 215 mm
£12.99 | $21.95
Hardback
9781784382629
Winner of The Hadassah Prize
for Children’s Literature 2003
and The Israel Museum Prize
for Illustration 2004.
‘A comforting fable about
parenting, loss and love.’
Angela Kiverstein,
The Jewish Chronicle
This magical tale follows a little girl
named Alona on her journey through
a windswept park. There she discovers a
gold, heart-shaped leaf with surprising
powers. This delicate, vivid and moving
fantasy was the winner of two
international book awards.
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