Daniel And Ismail
Juan Pablo Iglesias author Alex Peris illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Restless Books
Published:15th Aug '19
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- Paperback£9.99(9781632063793)
An uplifting picture book about a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy who bond on the soccer field - translated into English, Hebrew, and Arabic. Two boys, one Jewish and the other Muslim, bond over their shared love of soccer in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Daniel and Ismael, one Jewish and the other Muslim, don't know each other yet, but they have more in common than they could ever imagine. Right after they meet in a park, the ball starts rolling, and soon they're starring in the greatest soccer game of all, the kind where the scoreboard doesn't matter. Restless Books will publish Daniel & Ismael in a tri-lingual edition, with English, Hebrew, and Arabic all sharing the page.
“Peris renders both boys in black-and-white against a colorful background, quietly emphasizing their similarities and evoking the constraints of their communities. The story’s gentle emphasis on the power of play to bridge difference is relatable and persuasive.” —Publishers Weekly
“Daniel and Ismail . . . tells the story of two boys, one Palestinian and one Jewish, who overcome their parents’ objections to form a friendship on the soccer field. The plot subtly acknowledges that a new generation will have to figure out how to make peace and that it is possible for children to lead us.” —Miriam Udel, The New York Times
“...An alternative fable, one where the joy of friendship and the comforting dreams of their interior lives allow Daniel and Ismail to ignore the hatred which threatens them…. The book’s ending is reassuring, although not without a touch of sadness. Jewish and Palestinian children play together, both on the field and in their dreams of the future. There is no mention of the adults who reacted with horror at the spontaneous companionship of two boys with a soccer ball on a beautiful day. Daniel and Ismail is highly recommended for children and will also be of interest to adults who are hopeful about the future.” —Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council
“This book will not end the heartbreaking conflict in the Middle East, but it can help children see past the news headlines and their parents’ rhetoric and hopefully bring new ideas for respecting the humanity of those involved.” — Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review
“Daniel and Ismail is a remarkable multilingual picture book that confronts the very adult conflicts that kids around the world face, and shows us that different cultures, religions, societies, and languages can all share the same page.” — Crafty Moms Share
“A multilingual story (Arabic, English, Hebrew) of hope, soccer and friendship between a boy in Israel and a boy in Palestine. A timely and delightful book—perfect for helping children understand larger conflicts. The bright illustrations and artful layout of the text bring an upbeat mood to the pages.” —Jen Kraar, City of Asylum Bookstore (Pittsburgh, PA)
-- Emily Schneider * Jewish Book CouncISBN: 9781632061560
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40 pages