Status
Available
Call number
Collections
Publication
Square Fish (1985), Edition: First, 352 pages
Description
Thirty-six stories by the Nobel Prize winner, including some of his most famous such as "Zlateh the Goat," "Mazel and Shlimazel," and "The Fools of Chelm and the Stupid Carp."
User reviews
LibraryThing member rondoctor
Excellent children's stories. I thought my grandsons, ages 9-1/2 and 12 would be too old for these, but they loved the stories and picked right up on Singer's humor. This is a must-buy, in hardback, so that it can last and be passed on to their children.
Awards
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1986-1987)
CCBC Choices (1984)
Language
Original language
Yiddish
Physical description
352 p.; 6.15 inches
ISBN
0374464898 / 9780374464899
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