{"product_id":"the-blue-butterfly-of-cochin-hardcover","title":"The Blue Butterfly of Cochin - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAriana Mizrahi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSiona Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lyrical, deeply moving story of heritage, migration, and belonging -- inspired by the true history of the Jewish community of Cochin, India.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen young \u003cb\u003eLeah\u003c\/b\u003e learns that her family will soon leave their beloved city of \u003cb\u003eCochin, India\u003c\/b\u003e, to move to \u003cb\u003eIsrael\u003c\/b\u003e, her heart is torn between excitement and sorrow. Comforted by a magical \u003cb\u003eblue butterfly\u003c\/b\u003e, Leah comes to understand that home is not just a place -- it's the stories and memories we carry with us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by \u003cb\u003eAriana Mizrahi\u003c\/b\u003e in collaboration with the \u003cb\u003eIndian Jewish Heritage Center\u003c\/b\u003e and illustrated by the celebrated artist \u003cb\u003eSiona Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Butterfly of Cochin\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the enduring strength of Jewish identity and the beauty of multicultural life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for classrooms, story hours, and family reading during Jewish holidays or Indian cultural celebrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book was a National Jewish Book Award Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAriana Mizrahi is a writer, teacher, director, and doctorate candidate in education leadership and innovation at The Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University in New York City. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ariana enjoys reflecting on her diverse background as a proud Hispanic Jew. Ariana is also the Director of Hebrew Language Instruction at Yeshiva Har Torah in Little Neck, New York. Ariana lives in Brooklyn New York with her husband and three children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrator Siona Benjaminis a painter from Mumbai, now living in the United States. Her work reflects her background as a Jew raised in a Hindu and Muslim India. Siona has a MFA in painting and a second MFA in theater set design. She was awarded two Fulbright Fellowships, one in India and a second in Israel. She has exhibited her work in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Siona does private and public art commissions, while also selling and exhibiting in galleries and museums. In 2021 she illustrated the children's picture book, I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope and Joy by Freda Lewkowicz.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 11.11 x 8.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50330162168045,"sku":"9798986396569","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/ZVdrVgoHMF9798986396569.webp?v=1784923267","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-blue-butterfly-of-cochin-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}