“Noam Mechapess Zichronot” (Noam Looks for Memories) Urim Publications, Jerusalem

Urim Publications has entered the area of Hebrew publications for children with an excellent translation of a delightful Australian book entitled Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge (written by Mem Fox, published by Scholastic Australia). The story focuses on a boy named Noam and his relationship to the residents of a neighboring home for the aged. Noam learns that his best friend in the home has lost her memory. He consults with other residents to discover what memory is, and then gathers a number of special objects designed to help his friend find her memory. It is a tender story that demonstrates the symbiotic nature of multi-generational relationships.

The Hebrew translation of the story is very well done. Although some of the vocabulary may be difficult for students in the Diaspora, second phase elementary school students should be able to handle the book with the help of the teacher. The repetition of words, the interest level of the story, the values portrayed, and the lovely illustrations make this book useful for enrichment or for instructional purposes in the appropriate setting. “Noam Mechapess Zichronot” is a book that will enhance the pedagogical library and/or the Diaspora Jewish day school library collection.

In Israel, the book will be availabe through Urim Publications in Israel, and Lambda distributors in the United States. For more information regarding purchasing a copy of the book, please visit www.UrimPublications.com.

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