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New York City's Israel Parade is extra special this year for 'timid and small' Meg Goldberg. This shy little girl with a big imagination finds plenty of ways to join the fun—and maybe, just maybe, earn the Grand Marshal's crown.
New York City's Israel Parade is extra special this year for 'timid and small' Meg Goldberg. This shy little girl with a big imagination finds plenty of ways to join the fun—and maybe, just maybe, earn the Grand Marshal's crown.
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About the Author-
Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum has an MA from Bank Street College of Education, and lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, with her husband and kids. Her previous children's books include A Grandma Like Yours/A Grandpa Like Yours.
Reviews-
November 1, 2015
PreS-Gr 1-Shy Meg Goldberg is so swept up by the Celebrate Israel Parade that she imagines herself becoming a central part of the fun, walking with the mayor, folk-dancing, leading camels, and even playing the Israeli national anthem on bagpipes! In a triumphal conclusion, she is crowned grand marshal in appreciation for her indispensable role. That evening, she falls asleep happily recalling all the excitement, while her tired mother is surprised by the gold crown that mysteriously appears on the seat of her armchair. The playful collage art is engaging, and children will enjoy noticing various background details. The story itself is slim, however, and some of the rhyming couplets are awkward. Meg is introduced as "timid and small," but about halfway through the story is "growing a little bit brave." So it is unsatisfying to realize that there is no clear sign of character development by the end. A glossary explains vocabulary words that may be unfamiliar to young or non-Jewish readers, and an author's note explains that the parade is real and has taken place annually in New York City since 1964. While the book may be entertaining to children who have attended the actual event, there is not enough substance for it to appeal to a broad range of readers. VERDICT An additional purchase for Jewish-themed collections.-Laura Simeon, Open Window School Library, WA
Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
August 15, 2015 An eager spectator happily becomes an enthusiastic participant in a New York City parade. On a bright Sunday, rosy-cheeked and pigtailed Meg and her parents cross the George Washington Bridge from New Jersey to New York to attend the Celebrate Israel Parade. Meg does not want to just stand by and watch; instead she wonders if she can be of assistance to any of the performers. She then imagines herself walking with the mayor, floating above the crowds and tossing out samples of Israeli food, dancing, and carrying an Israeli flag. Aliyah-niks invite her for a visit to Israel as she continues on her way performing "Hatikvah," Israel's national anthem, on bagpipes-possibly a musical first. Best of all, she is crowned Grand Marshal. Dreams over and back at home, Meg falls happily asleep while her mother discovers a "shiny, gold CROWN!" that will make readers wonder whether Meg wasn't imagining everything after all. Rosenbaum's rhyming couplets establish a light and festive mood, while Lyles' digitally enhanced collage art presents cheerful scenes of Fifth Avenue and parade participants. Readers in search of an upbeat slice of New York City life will find it here. (glossary, author's note) (Picture book. 4-7)
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"You don't have to be a New Yorker to enjoy Meg Goldberg on Parade." — AJL Reviews
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