My grandmother's stories : a collection of Jewish folk tales

by Adèle Geras

Other authorsAnita Lobel (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

Y 801 GER

Genres

Collections

800 Jewish Literature (inc. wit & humor), 801 Folklore (formerly 398), YOUTH COLLECTION, Youth-MiddleGrades, SPECIAL: SYDNEY TAYLOR AWARD

Publication

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2003.

Description

As a young girl spends time at her grandmother's apartment, she is treated to traditional Jewish tales, including "Bavsi's Feast," "The Golden Shoes," "The Garden of Talking Flowers," and "A Phantom at the Wedding."

User reviews

LibraryThing member STBA
As a young girl spends time at her grandmother's apartment, she is treated to traditional Jewish tales, including "Bavsi's Feast," "The Golden Shoes," "The Garden of Talking Flowers," and "A Phantom at the Wedding."
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LibraryThing member raizel
A collection of stories told by a grandmother to a young girl; each story is introduced by a discussion between them.

Subjects

Folklore
Jews Folklore
Tales

Awards

Language

English

Original publication date

1990

Physical description

87 p.; 26 cm

ISBN

0375822852 / 9780375822858

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