{"product_id":"gittels-journey-an-ellis-island-story-9781419727474","title":"Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Ellis Island Immigration Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an award-winning picture book from author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Amy Bates.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone. Her mother writes her cousin's address in New York on a piece of paper. However, when Gittel arrives at Ellis Island, she discovers the ink has run and the address is illegible! How will she find her family?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story Based on Real Immigration Experiences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, \u003ci\u003eGittel's Journey\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis Island. The book includes an author's note explaining how Gittel's story is based on the journey to America taken by Lesléa Newman's grandmother and family friend. This authentic connection to real immigration history makes it an educational resource for understanding early 20th-century American immigration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritically Acclaimed Watercolor Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Beautifully designed and illustrated . . . The watercolor illustrations artfully capture an era and people.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Newman's spare yet evocative text works well as a read-aloud, and the solution to Gittel's problem . . . is both clever and true.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Ages 4-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book serves as an ideal classroom reading selection for teaching about American history, immigration, and themes of courage and resilience. The accessible narrative works well for early readers while addressing meaningful topics like family separation and the immigrant experience in age-appropriate ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesléa Newman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of 70 books for adults and children. Her literary awards include a National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship, the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award, and the Massachusetts Book Award. Her books include \u003ci\u003eHeather Has Two Mommies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Can Be... Me!\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Bates\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBear in the Air\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMinette's Feast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Who Belonged to No One\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680882037010,"sku":"9781419727474","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dae0a2ec-530c-4d3b-a1f7-4886c21e3724.jpg?v=1733944965","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gittels-journey-an-ellis-island-story-9781419727474","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}