Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost

by Ann Redisch Stampler

Other authorsJacqueline M. Cohen (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2006

Status

Checked out
Due Mar 31, 2020

Call number

jFI STA

Genres

Collections

Children's, Children's - Stories and Folk Tales

Publication

Clarion Books (2006), 40 pages

Description

A retelling of an Eastern European tale in which Shlemazel, the laziest man in town, is tricked into believing that the lucky spoon given to him by a neighbor will bring him fortune and fame, if it is used in the right way.

User reviews

LibraryThing member kjarthur
This is a great story for kids because it illustrates how a person can make their own luck with hard work.

Can be difficult for kids who are not Jewish since the names can be confusing.

Subjects

Folklore
Laziness Folklore
Luck Folklore

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 2007)
National Jewish Book Award (Finalist — Illustrated Children's Book — 2006)

Language

English

Original language

English

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