The hungry clothes and other Jewish folktales

by Peninnah Schram

Other authorsGianni De Conno (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 2008

Call number

J 500 Schram

Tags

child, jewish literature

Subjects

Folklore
Jews Folklore
Tales

Publication

New York, NY : Sterling Pub. Co., c2008.

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.

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Status

Available

Call number

J 500 Schram

ISBN

9781402726514

Barcode

30402098588561

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