Yuvi's Candy Tree

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

In Ethiopia, Yuvi dreams of a land where water flows, bread is plentiful, and candy grows on trees. But it is only after a difficult journey that she arrives in Israel, where it appears that her dreams have come true.

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978-1-5124-9722-9
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books
Copyright 2011
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Kar-Ben Publishing ®
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2014-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV033020
Dewey [E]
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.5 x 9.75
Lexile 470
ATOS Reading Level 2.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 144343
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Awards, Original artwork, and Reviewed

Awards

  • Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices, Winner, 2012
  • Canadian Jewish Book Award - Koffler Arts, Nominated, 2011
  • Be'chol Lashon Media Award, Winner, 2011

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“Large, mostly double-page paintings in soft yellow, tan and blue hues on a textured canvas reflect the intrigue, emotion and difficulty of the journey. Uncomplicated language expressed in a direct and honest voice plus vibrant illustrations make Israel’s Operation Moses easily accessible for early-elementary children.” —Kirkus Reviews

Jewish Journal

“The bright and beautiful illustrations help depict this true story, designed for children aged 5 to 9. Readers young and old will be moved by this endearing tale.” --The Jewish Journal

Publishers Weekly

“Though neither the story nor the author’s note explicitly state why the refugees are fleeing Ethiopia (mostly famine), readers should finish the book with a strong sense of their strength, faith, and determination.” —Publishers Weekly