The uninvited guest and other Jewish holiday tales

by Nina Jaffe

Other authorsElivia Savadier (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

J 296.43 JAF

Tags

Linda Silver "Classic", ages 9-12, Judaism through Children's Books further reading, URJ Library List, AR book - LG, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, reverence and awe - yirah, cheerfulness, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, women, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, honesty - emet, brothers, folklore - folktales - legends, High Holidays - High Holy Days, humor, magic, Midrash, miracles, mitzvah - mitzvot

Genres

Collection

Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)

Publication

New York : Scholastic Inc., c1993.

Description

Includes background information and retellings of traditional tales from Jewish folklore and legend related to major holidays, such as Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Purim.

Barcode

3599

Subjects

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 1993)
CCBC Choices (1993)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)

Language

English

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Includes background information and retellings of traditional tales from Jewish folklore and legend related to major holidays, such as Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Purim.

ISBN

0590446533 / 9780590446532

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