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The Little Boy Star: An Allegory of the Holocaust
The Little Boy Star An Allegory of the Holocaust Author:Rachel Hausfater A young Jewish boy is given a star to wear. At first he is proud of the decoration, but soon finds the star overshadowing him — no one sees the boy, only the star. Lonely, frightened, and helpless, he watches as other star-wearers are led away into the night. This affecting allegory, rich with symbolism, educates children about the events ... more »of the Holocaust in a way that young minds can easily grasp. Told in simple, poetic language, the book offers a tender message of tolerance and inner strength.
Little Boy Star includes an introduction by David A. Adler, author of A Picture Book of Anne Frank and other critically acclaimed children's books on the Holocaust. Olivier Latyk’s haunting illustrations underscore the poignant theme.« less