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The little boy star : an allegory of the Holocaust
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The little boy star : an allegory of the Holocaust

Author: Rachel Hausfater; Olivier Latyk
Publisher: New York : Milk & Cookies ; Enfield : Publishers Group UK [distributor], 2006.
Edition/Format: Book : Fiction : Juvenile audience : English
Summary:
A young Jewish boy is given a star to wear. At first he is proud of the decoration, but soon finds the star overshadowing him no one sees the boy, only the star. Lonely, frightened, and helpless, he watches as other star-wearers are led away into the night. This affecting allegory, rich with symbolism, educates children about the events of the Holocaust in a way that young minds can easily grasp. Told in simple,  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Allegories., Children's stories
Material Type: Fiction, Juvenile audience
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Rachel Hausfater; Olivier Latyk
ISBN: 1596871725 9781596871724
OCLC Number: 64745729
Language Note: Translated from the French.
Description: 1 v. (unpaged.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Responsibility: Rachel Hausfater ; illustrated by Olivier Latyk ; introduction by David A. Adler.

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A young Jewish boy is given a star to wear. At first he is proud of the decoration, but soon finds the star overshadowing him no one sees the boy, only the star. Lonely, frightened, and helpless, he watches as other star-wearers are led away into the night. This affecting allegory, rich with symbolism, educates children about the events of the Holocaust in a way that young minds can easily grasp. Told in simple, poetic language, the book offers a tender message of tolerance and inner strength. Little Boy Star includes an introduction by David A. Adler, author of A Picture Book of Anne Frank and other critically acclaimed children's books on the Holocaust. Olivier Latyk s haunting illustrations underscore the poignant theme.

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