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Janusz Korczak's Children
A biography of Janusz Korczak, who went to his death with the Jewish orphans in his care during the Nazi occupation of Poland in World War II.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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January 27, 2022
Janusz Korczak’s Children by Gloria Spielman, Illustrator Mattew Archambolt-Hindi language translation Arvind Gupta- Children’s Illustrated Colour Picture Book- The book narrates the story of young Henryk Goldszmidt who lived in Warsaw, Poland between World War I and World War II years. His parents Elia and Joseph Goldszmidt were affluent. From their residence, Henryk could view poor children playing in the allies and lanes. These children were free to play and do as the wished at any time. In their comparison, Henryk sat and studied in his house. He was not allowed to go out. Therefore, he played with his toys and books and imagined a world where children were free. According to the book, his father fell ill and for his treatment they had to take a loan, Henryk taught tuitions to children to help in income. After death of his father, Henryk started to write stories and poems but one publisher laughed at him and refused to publish his poems. Henryk studied medicine and finally passed as a Pediatrician. He served the poor children without charging fees and provided free medicine. He kept writing his experiences with children using the pen name Janusz Korczak, he became a writer, doctor, and an enlightened leader in the field of education, unaware to what use his skills were destined to be put. Orphan Aid Society established a Jewish orphanage, then Dr. Korczak was nominated its Director. Here he introduced the world to his progressive ideas in child development and children's rights. When the Nazis occupy attacked Poland and occupied Warsaw, the orphanage is moved to the ghetto, and when the 200 children in his care are deported He did not let down his children but marched to Auschwitz. Here Dr. Korczak was permitted to save his life but he famously refuses to be saved, marching with his charges to the train that will take them to their deaths at death camp Treblinka. Colored illustrations help the reader to relate to the story. I have read the Hindi language translation of this book.
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April 25, 2024This is a tiny, illustrated history of Dr. Janusz Korchak, the director of an orphanage for children who refused to see his unfortunate charges suffer a fate he himself was not willing to share.
I purchased this book at the Muzeum Treblinka outside of Warsaw, where I learned of much of the good Doctor's life and even walked in some of his unfortunate but loving footsteps through the rainy April season of 2023 in and around Warsaw.
I purchased this book at the Muzeum Treblinka outside of Warsaw, where I learned of much of the good Doctor's life and even walked in some of his unfortunate but loving footsteps through the rainy April season of 2023 in and around Warsaw.
January 6, 2020
Very short biography of a great hero of a man . He did not let down his children but marched with them to Auschwitz . this book was written for children with pictures to accompany the pages of text . children should be made aware of what went on in the past so that they do everything they can to stop ist repeating itself in the future .
August 9, 2013
A Short but Sweet Biography of a Caring, Tender Man
Janusz Korczak was a champion of children, dedicating his life for them and, in the end, comforting them at the death camp Treblinka. Because this is a book geared toward younger readers, it treats Dr. Korczak's final years with sensitivity. Moreover, Ms. Spielman devotes most of the book to Janusz Korczak's boyhood and his running his orphanage at 92 Krochmalna Street in Warsaw, Poland. Throughout the book, the kind Doctor is portrayed as the caring, sensitive man he was and how he served the children nobody else wanted. I am grateful that this lovely little book was written for children, to introduce them to a caring, heroic man who loved them. His story deserves to be told - and read by children and their lucky parents
Janusz Korczak was a champion of children, dedicating his life for them and, in the end, comforting them at the death camp Treblinka. Because this is a book geared toward younger readers, it treats Dr. Korczak's final years with sensitivity. Moreover, Ms. Spielman devotes most of the book to Janusz Korczak's boyhood and his running his orphanage at 92 Krochmalna Street in Warsaw, Poland. Throughout the book, the kind Doctor is portrayed as the caring, sensitive man he was and how he served the children nobody else wanted. I am grateful that this lovely little book was written for children, to introduce them to a caring, heroic man who loved them. His story deserves to be told - and read by children and their lucky parents
October 4, 2013
A Short but Sweet Biography of a Caring, Tender Man
Janusz Korczak was a champion of children, dedicating his life for them and, in the end, comforting them at the death camp Treblinka. Because this is a book geared toward younger readers, it treats Dr. Korczak's final years with sensitivity. Moreover, Ms. Spielman devotes most of the book to Janusz Korczak's boyhood and his running his orphanage at 92 Krochmalna Street in Warsaw, Poland. Throughout the book, the kind Doctor is portrayed as the caring, sensitive man he was and how he served the children nobody else wanted. I am grateful that this lovely little book was written for children, to introduce them to a caring, heroic man who loved them. His story deserves to be told - and read by children and their lucky parents.
Janusz Korczak was a champion of children, dedicating his life for them and, in the end, comforting them at the death camp Treblinka. Because this is a book geared toward younger readers, it treats Dr. Korczak's final years with sensitivity. Moreover, Ms. Spielman devotes most of the book to Janusz Korczak's boyhood and his running his orphanage at 92 Krochmalna Street in Warsaw, Poland. Throughout the book, the kind Doctor is portrayed as the caring, sensitive man he was and how he served the children nobody else wanted. I am grateful that this lovely little book was written for children, to introduce them to a caring, heroic man who loved them. His story deserves to be told - and read by children and their lucky parents.
February 6, 2012
Anyone who has read Milkweed, one of my most favorite books of all time, should read this book. Dr. Korczak is a character in Milkweed, and until recently, I believed he was fictional. Upon finding this very short picture book, I realized I was wrong.
What a good man he was. He is presented in Milkweed as a brave, loving man, and this book portrays him in the same way. What a hero.
This will be a companion to my read-aloud of Milkweed every year.
What a good man he was. He is presented in Milkweed as a brave, loving man, and this book portrays him in the same way. What a hero.
This will be a companion to my read-aloud of Milkweed every year.
February 14, 2015
I thought the book told the story decently, but that the illustrations and design left me wanting more. I had just finished Bogacki's beautiful picture book, so I admit that I was entering with the story in mind before I read this one, which felt more dry. There were insights into the character of Henryk's parents which I think influenced his chosen career. A remarkable, loving, forward-thinking man. I wonder how much he influenced the democratic education an Sudbury Schools movement.
March 15, 2008
Uncommonly rich illustrations and detailed, yet accessible, early reader text relay the haunting, true story of doctor, writer, educator and champion of children's rights, Janusz Korczak.
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April 11, 2014
How have I lived all these years without knowing about the amazing Janusz Korczak? What a remarkable, selfless, human being, and child activist he was. Everyone should hear his story to know what a true hero is. This book and his life didn’t have the expected happy ending it should have had. I look forward to learning more about Korczak and his altruistic work in larger reads.
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