The Hungry Clothes and Other Jewish Folktales (Folktales of the World)

by Peninnah Schram

Other authorsGianni De Conno (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

jFIC SCH

Genres

Collections

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

Publication

Sterling (2008), Hardcover, 96 pages

Description

A collection of classic Jewish folktales which emphasize values and moral lessons, each with an introduction that places it in context with other Jewish teachings.

User reviews

LibraryThing member raizel
I've read the first few stories so far, which all seem related to food in some way. I think they could be read to older children, who might (mistakenly) find picture books too childish.

Language

English

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