{"product_id":"elsas-chessboard-isbn-9780823454082","title":"Elsa's Chessboard","description":"\u003cb\u003eElsa carries her chessboard everywhere, always ready for a game. When World War II forces her from Europe, can chess help make America home?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing  up in 1900s Vienna, Elsa’s brothers are always playing chess. “No  girls!” they tell her when she first asks to learn; but she’s determined, and soon she’s such a pro that they give Elsa her very own special chessboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom then on, Elsa  plays chess whenever she can. When she grows up, she even meets her  husband over games in the park. But when World War II grips Europe, the  young Jewish family flees to America, where they find themselves  surrounded by unfamiliar languages. Luckily, Elsa knows one language  that can always bring people together: chess! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver  the course of her life, Elsa's cherished chessboard will take her to  new places while keeping her tethered to her truest self—no matter how  many challenges the world throws her way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the life of author Jenny Andrus’s grandmother, with illustrations by award-winning artist Julie Downing, \u003ci\u003eElsa’s Chessboard \u003c\/i\u003eis an inspiring and exciting tale, perfect for any reader who's ever found meaning in a special object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eTablet’s\u003c\/i\u003e Best Jewish Children’s Books of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CALIBA Golden Poppy Finalist\u003c\/b\u003eBasing her story on her grandmother’s experiences (with some coming “from my imagination”), Andrus pens an economical, heartfelt narrative. Downing likewise invests her watercolors with thoughtful details.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults will find many opportunities to introduce age-appropriate lessons on topics such as immigration, discrimination, and World War II. . . Tenderly illustrated. . . . lovingly layered. . . .\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[An] appealing picture book.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA moving historical tale of one family’s immigration story, along with a compelling introduction to the game of chess. Highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heart-tugging story considers the way a treasured object—and pastime—offers meaning across lifetimes and generations.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cb\u003eJenny Andrus\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, children’s book reviewer, and school librarian. She has written stories for newspapers and magazines, and coauthored \u003ci\u003eBay Area Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, a resource book for parents. For fourteen years, she was the librarian at Live Oak School in San Francisco, where her favorite part of the job was sharing picture books with kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Downing\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eHello, Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHello, Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNight in the City\u003c\/i\u003e. She has illustrated over forty-five picture books, including \u003ci\u003eCubs in the Tub \u003c\/i\u003eby Candace Fleming, \u003ci\u003eThe Fire Keeper's Son\u003c\/i\u003e by Linda Su Park, and \u003ci\u003eTessa Takes Wing\u003c\/i\u003e by Richard Jackson. She has won many awards, including a Parents Choice Award, the New York Public Library's Best Books Award, APAAL Best Illustrated Book and the Irma Black Silver Medal. Her work has been featured in the SCBWI Original Art Show. She lives in San Francisco.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303463964901,"sku":"NP9780823454082","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823454082.jpg?v=1767726184","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/elsas-chessboard-isbn-9780823454082","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}