Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
by Tamar Meir
2020-04-16 19:36:24
Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
by Tamar Meir
2020-04-16 19:36:24
An inspiring true story of the Holocaust Francesco Tirelli loved to eat gelato from his uncle's cart. So when he moves from Italy to Hungary, Francesco decides to open his own ice cream store. There young Peter learns to love ice cream as much as Fra...
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An inspiring true story of the Holocaust Francesco Tirelli loved to eat gelato from his uncle's cart. So when he moves from Italy to Hungary, Francesco decides to open his own ice cream store. There young Peter learns to love ice cream as much as Francesco did. But when the war comes and Francesco closes his shop for the winter, he uses the shop for a special purposeâto hide his Jewish friends and neighbors from danger. This heroic tale is based on true events. "Francesco Tirelliâs Ice Cream Shop is highÂly recommended for children but will also be appreciated by adults because of its exceptional artÂwork and intelligent text. A brief 'Epilogue' fills in facts and informs readers of Francesco Tirelliâs recognition by Yad Vashem."âJewish Book Council "A gentle, yet heroic addition to Holocaust literature."âKay Weisman, Booklist "An accessible and memorable account for young readers of one manâs humanity during the Holocaust."âKirkus Reviews "With lighthearted illustrations and a hopeful story, this picture book translated from Hebrew offers an additional perspective on the events of World War II and the Holocaust."âSchool Library Journal "A hopeful tale of kindness, resourcefulness, and comfort in Hanukkah traditions."âThe Horn Book Magazine
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