Tag search:folklore - folktales - legends

Something from Nothing

by Phoebe Gilman
Paperback, 1992
Tags
Ruth Schwartz Award, Sydney Taylor Award, Linda Silver "Classic", ages 3-5, Judaism through Children's Books, Tot Shabbat list, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, grandparents, recycling, AR book - LG, family — 3 more, folklore - folktales - legends, Eastern Europe, shtetl
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3818
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.21 GIL

The Little, Little House

by Jessica Souhami
Paperback, 2006
Tags
AR book - LG, gratitude - HaKarat HaTov, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, animals, family, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3816
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 SOU

My Grandfather's Coat

by Jim Aylesworth
Paperback, 2014
Tags
AR book - LG, recycling, immigration and emigration, l'dor v'dor - passing on traditions, cheerfulness, folklore - folktales - legends, grandparents
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3811
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 AYL

A Bride for One Night: Talmud Tales

by Ruth Calderon
Paperback, 2014
Tags
JBC National Jewish Book Club, Talmud, Betty's 100 Books, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Adult Non-Fiction
Barcode
4239
Status
Available
Call number
296.12 CAL

The Angel of Losses: A Novel

by Stephanie Feldman
Hardcover, 2015
Tags
folklore - folktales - legends, historical fiction, God, grandparents, Betty's 100 Books
Collection
Adult Fiction
Barcode
4565
Status
Available
Call number
F FEL

Joseph had a little overcoat

by Simms Taback
Paperback, 1999
Tags
ALA Notable Book, National Jewish Book Award, Caldecott Medal, CHAI Lit List Level 2, community - kehillah, recycling, AR book - LG, folklore - folktales - legends, Eastern Europe
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3771
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 TAB

Hanna's Sabbath dress

by Itzhak Schweiger-Dmi'el
Paper Book, 1996
Tags
Shabbat - Sabbath, PJ Library, mensch - decent person, honoring elders, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, mitzvah - mitzvot, Elijah (Prophet), folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3762
Status
Available
Call number
H SH E SCH

Sabbath Lion: A Jewish Folktale from Algeria

by Howard Schwartz
Paperback, 1996
Tags
Sydney Taylor Honor Book, Linda Silver "Classic", Judaism through Children's Books, PJ Library, ages 6-8, ages 9-12, AR book - LG, courage - ometz lev, prayer - tefillah, folklore - folktales - legends, Shabbat - Sabbath — 2 more, lions, inner strength - gevurah
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3781
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 SCH

Never Say a Mean Word Again: A Tale from Medieval Spain

by Jacqueline Jules
Hardcover, 2014
Tags
National Jewish Book Award finalist, ages 6-8, folklore - folktales - legends, friendship and loyalty - Re'ut/Dibbuk Haverim, watching one's speech, Spain, fathers, seeking justice, B'Tzelem Elohim - In God's Image, Koach Ha Dibbur - the power of words
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Series
Wisdom Tales
Barcode
4132
Status
Available
Call number
E JUL

Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year

by Eric Kimmel
Hardcover, 2000
Tags
High Holidays - High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah, AR book - LG, forgiveness - selichot, watching one's speech, teshuvah - repentance, Baal Shem Tov, fathers, folklore - folktales - legends, sin, ages 6-8 — 2 more, ages 9-12, Koach Ha Dibbur - the power of words
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3733
Status
Available
Call number
H HH E 398.2 KIM

The Way Meat Loves Salt-A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition

by Nina Jaffe
Hardcover, 2008
Tags
Judaism through Children's Books further reading, ages 6-8, forgiveness - selichot, honesty - emet, generosity, humiliation, Elijah (Prophet), folklore - folktales - legends, riddles, rachamim - compassion and mercy
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3732
Status
Available
Call number
J 398.2 JAF

Gittel'S Hands

by Erica Silverman
Paperback, 1998
Tags
Elijah (Prophet), CHAI Lit List Level 2, CHAI Lit List Level 4, kindness to animals, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, honesty - emet, honoring parents, watching one's speech, work ethic, aiding those in distress, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships — 5 more, gossip or bad speech, humiliation, fathers, folklore - folktales - legends, Koach Ha Dibbur - the power of words
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3728
Status
Available
Call number
E SIL

King Solomon and the Bee

by Dalia Hardof Renberg
Paperback, 2010
Tags
Linda Silver "Classic", ages 3-5, ages 6-8, Tot Shabbat list, kindness to animals, Bible stories, wisdom - study - learning, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim, humiliation, animals, folklore - folktales - legends — 2 more, riddles, Solomon (King of Israel)
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3727
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.22 REN

A Big Quiet House

by Heather Forest
Paperback, 2005
Tags
PJ Library, AR book - LG, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, bringing peace between people, women, animals, family, folklore - folktales - legends, Eastern Europe, peace - shalom — 1 more, gratitude - HaKarat HaTov
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3726
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 FOR

Bone Button Borscht

by Aubrey Davis
Paperback, 1996
Tags
PJ Library, CHAI Lit List Level 2, CHAI Lit List Level 3, Linda Silver "Classic", ages 6-8, Judaism through Children's Books further reading, Tot Shabbat list, community - kehillah, tzedakah - charity, mensch - decent person, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim — 14 more, AR book - LG, cooperation, feeding the hungry, friendship and loyalty - Re'ut/Dibbuk Haverim, achrayut - responsibility, taking initiative, tikkun olam - repairing the world, cheerfulness, generosity, loving one's neighbor, folklore - folktales - legends, food, shtetl, B'Tzelem Elohim - In God's Image
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3724
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.22 DAV

The Tale of Meshka the Kvetch

by Carol Chapman
Paperback, 1980
Tags
PJ Library, gratitude - HaKarat HaTov, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, watching one's speech, wisdom - study - learning, folklore - folktales - legends, humor, Koach Ha Dibbur - the power of words
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3694
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 CHA

The Seven Species: Stories and Recipes Inspired by the Foods of the Bible

by Matt Biers-Ariel
Hardcover, 2002
Tags
cookbook, recipes, food, short stories, caring for the environment, Bible, ecology, folklore - folktales - legends, Tu b'Shevat, Seven Species
Collection
Adult Non-Fiction
Barcode
3844
Status
Available
Call number
641.5 BIE

The apple tree's discovery

by Peninnah Schram
Paperback, 2012
Tags
trees, High Holidays - High Holy Days, stars, apples, folklore - folktales - legends, seasons, PJ Library, AR book - LG, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, Rosh Hashanah, B'Tzelem Elohim - In God's Image — 1 more, gratitude - HaKarat HaTov
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3660
Status
Available
Call number
E SCH

One City, Two Brothers

by Chris Smith
Hardcover, 2007
Tags
Israel, AR book - LG, work ethic, Jerusalem, folklore - folktales - legends, ages 3-5, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, generosity, family, Temple
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
4186
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 SMI

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

by Simms Taback
Paperback, 1999
Tags
Caldecott Medal, AR book - LG, folklore - folktales - legends, Eastern Europe, clothing - fashion
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3625
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 TAB

Stone Soup with Matzoh Balls: A Passover Tale in Chelm

by Linda Glaser
Hardcover, 2014
Tags
cooperation, Passover, feeding the hungry, taking initiative, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim, Chelm, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3749
Status
Available
Call number
H PS E 398.2 GLA

Days of awe : Stories for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Eric A. Kimmel
Paper Book, 1991
Tags
Aesop Prize, CHAI Lit List Level 7, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, High Holidays - High Holy Days, folklore - folktales - legends, teshuvah - repentance
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3600
Status
Available
Call number
H HH J 296.4 KIM

The uninvited guest and other Jewish holiday tales

by Nina Jaffe
Paper Book, 1993
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 — 10 more, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, honesty - emet, brothers, folklore - folktales - legends, High Holidays - High Holy Days, humor, magic, Midrash, miracles, mitzvah - mitzvot
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3599
Status
Available
Call number
J 296.43 JAF

The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol

by Trina Schart Hyman
Paperback, 1998
Tags
Linda Silver "Classic", ages 9-12, ages 6-8, Judaism through Children's Books, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3500
Status
Available
Call number
J 398.2 KIM

Chanukah in Chelm

by David A. Adler
Hardcover, 1997
Tags
Hanukkah, Chelm, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3494
Status
Available
Call number
H HN E 398.2 ADL

Days of Awe: Stories for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

by Eric A. Kimmel
Hardcover, 1991
Tags
Aesop Prize, CHAI Lit List Level 7, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, High Holidays - High Holy Days, folklore - folktales - legends, teshuvah - repentance
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3484
Status
Available
Call number
H HH J 296.4 KIM

The Wonder Child: & Other Jewish Fairy Tales

by Howard Schwartz
Hardcover, 1996
Tags
Anne Izard Storyteller's Award, folklore - folktales - legends, animals, supernatural, witches
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3483
Status
Available
Call number
J 398.2 SCH

Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism

by Howard Schwartz
Paperback, 2007
Tags
National Jewish Book Award, Betty's 100 Books, folklore - folktales - legends, teshuvah - repentance
Collection
Adult Non-Fiction
Barcode
4480
Status
Available
Call number
296.1 SCH

Joha Makes A Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale

by Eric A. Kimmel
Paperback, 2013
Tags
PJ Library, folklore - folktales - legends, AR book - LG, l'dor v'dor - passing on traditions, wisdom - study - learning, work ethic, Middle East
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3461
Status
Available
Call number
E KIM

Old Noah's Elephants : An Israeli Folktale

by Warren Ludwig
Paperback, 1991
Tags
Linda Silver "Classic", ages 3-5, Torah portions - Noach, kindness to animals, Bible stories, mitzvah - mitzvot, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, keeping kosher - kashrut, Shabbat - Sabbath, animals, family — 2 more, folklore - folktales - legends, Noah (Biblical figure)
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3457
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.22 LUD

The Demons' Mistake: A Story from Chelm

by Francine Prose
Hardcover, 2000
Tags
AR book - LG, perseverance, Chelm, fantasy, folklore - folktales - legends, Eastern Europe, supernatural, inner strength - gevurah
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3451
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 PRO

The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales

by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand
Hardcover, 2013
Tags
Sydney Taylor Notable Book, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
3520
Status
Available
Call number
J 398.2 GEL

Tales from the wise men of Israel

by Judith Ish-Kishor
Hardcover, 1962
Tags
folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Teen Non-Fiction (grades 6-12)
Barcode
3406
Status
Available
Call number
T 398.2 ISH

The Apple Tree's Discovery

by Peninnah Schram
Hardcover, 2012
Tags
trees, High Holidays - High Holy Days, stars, apples, folklore - folktales - legends, seasons, PJ Library, AR book - LG, happiness - contentment - joy - simcha, Rosh Hashanah, gratitude - HaKarat HaTov
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3399
Status
Available
Call number
E SCH

Bible Legends: An Introduction to Midrash, Volume One: Genesis

by Lillian S. Freehof
Paperback, 1987
Tags
Bible stories, Midrash, folklore - folktales - legends, Genesis, Exodus, Bible - Old Testament, ages 9-12, teen - young adult
Collection
Teen Non-Fiction (grades 6-12)
Barcode
3376
Status
Available
Call number
T 222.11 FRE

The Legends of the Jews. Volume I: Bible Times and Characters from the Creation to Jacob

by Louis Ginzberg
Hardcover, 1942
Tags
folklore - folktales - legends, Bible stories
Collection
Reference
Series
The Legends of the Jews (1)
Status
Available
Call number
REF 296.19 GIN

The Legends of the Jews - Volume VII Index

by Louis Ginzberg
Hardcover, 1967
Tags
folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Reference
Series
The Legends of the Jews (7)
Status
Available
Call number
REF 296.19 GIN

Hanna's Sabbath Dress

by Itzhak Schweiger-Dmi'el
Hardcover, 1996
Tags
Shabbat - Sabbath, PJ Library, CHAI Lit List Level 2, CHAI Lit List Level 3, Linda Silver "Classic", ages 3-5, ages 6-8, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, mitzvah - mitzvot, mensch - decent person, honoring elders — 3 more, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, Elijah (Prophet), folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3315
Status
Available
Call number
H SH E SCH

The Magic Pomegranate: A Jewish Folktale

by Peninnah Schram
Hardcover, 2007
Tags
PJ Library, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, mitzvah - mitzvot, AR book - LG, mensch - decent person, generosity, visiting the sick - bikur cholim, aiding those in distress, brothers, folklore - folktales - legends, Talmud
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Series
On My Own Folklore
Barcode
3314
Status
Available
Call number
J 398.2 SCH

Jerusalem of Gold: Jewish Stories of the Enchanted City

by Howard Schwartz
Hardcover, 2003
Tags
Israel, Jerusalem, folklore - folktales - legends, ages 9-12, teshuvah - repentance
Collection
Juvenile Non-Fiction (grades 1-5)
Barcode
4219
Status
Available
Call number
J 296.482 SCH

The Wisdom Bird: A Tale of Solomon and Sheba

by Sheldon Oberman
Hardcover, 2000
Tags
AR book - LG, Being a Good Listener, Bible stories, kindness to animals, wisdom - study - learning, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim, folklore - folktales - legends, Solomon (King of Israel)
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3701
Status
Available
Call number
E 220.95 OBE

Bone Button Borscht

by Aubrey Davis
Paperback, 1996
Tags
PJ Library, CHAI Lit List Level 2, CHAI Lit List Level 3, Linda Silver "Classic", ages 6-8, Judaism through Children's Books further reading, Tot Shabbat list, community - kehillah, tzedakah - charity, mensch - decent person, welcoming guests - hachnasat orchim — 14 more, AR book - LG, cooperation, feeding the hungry, friendship and loyalty - Re'ut/Dibbuk Haverim, achrayut - responsibility, taking initiative, tikkun olam - repairing the world, cheerfulness, generosity, loving one's neighbor, folklore - folktales - legends, food, shtetl, B'Tzelem Elohim - In God's Image
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3310
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.22 DAV

Joha Makes A Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale

by Eric A. Kimmel
Paperback, 2013
Tags
PJ Library, folklore - folktales - legends, AR book - LG, l'dor v'dor - passing on traditions, wisdom - study - learning, work ethic, Middle East
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3292
Status
Available
Call number
E KIM

The Brother's Promise

by Frances Harber
Paperback, 2009
Tags
CHAI Lit List Level 4, acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, tzedakah - charity, shalom bayit - peace in the home and family relationships, friendship and loyalty - Re'ut/Dibbuk Haverim, AR book - LG, mensch - decent person, generosity, honoring parents, work ethic, brothers — 4 more, folklore - folktales - legends, Eastern Europe, shtetl, sharing
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3287
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 HAR

The Rooster Prince of Breslov

by Ann Redisch Stampler
Paperback, 2010
Tags
PJ Library, National Jewish Book Award, mitzvah - mitzvot, AR book - LG, respecting differences, wisdom - study - learning, rachamim - compassion and mercy, folklore - folktales - legends, Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3283
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 STA

Joha Makes A Wish: A Sephardic Tale

by Eric A. Kimmel
Paperback, 2013
Tags
PJ Library, folklore - folktales - legends, AR book - LG, l'dor v'dor - passing on traditions, wisdom - study - learning, work ethic, Middle East, Sephardim
Collection
Easy Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3281
Status
Available
Call number
E KIM

Yettele's Feathers

by Joan Rothenberg
Paperback, 1996
Tags
Linda Silver "Classic", ages 6-8, Judaism through Children's Books, Tot Shabbat list, Torah portions - Tazria, Torah portions - Behaalotecha, gossip or bad speech, folklore - folktales - legends, rabbis, shtetl, Koach Ha Dibbur - the power of words
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3204
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.208 ROT

Even Higher!: A Rosh Hashanah Story

by Eric A. Kimmel
Paperback, 2010
Tags
acts of lovingkindness - gemilut hasadim, tzedakah - charity, AR book - LG, generosity, honoring elders, prayer - tefillah, visiting the sick - bikur cholim, feeding the hungry, folklore - folktales - legends, High Holidays - High Holy Days, magic — 3 more, rabbis, Rosh Hashanah, rachamim - compassion and mercy
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3191
Status
Available
Call number
H HH E 398.2 KIM

Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost

by Ann Redisch Stampler
Paperback, 2006
Tags
PJ Library, AR book - LG, work ethic, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3189
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 STA

Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost

by Ann Redisch Stampler
Paperback, 2006
Tags
PJ Library, AR book - LG, work ethic, folklore - folktales - legends
Collection
Easy Non-Fiction (picture books)
Barcode
3188
Status
Available
Call number
E 398.2 STA
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