The Hungry Clothes

and other Jewish folktales
By Peninnah Schram
Illustrated by: Gianni De Conno
8"x10" (96 Pages)Ages 8-11 Publisher: Sterling Publishing, 2008

The stories we hear in childhood usually from parents and grandparents, teachers and caregivers teach the values, faith, culture, and traditions of those we love most. They nourish our sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. That s what The Hungry Clothes aims to achieve. Children and their families will enjoy exploring these wonderful tales together. This book, filled with evocative, full color artwork and a cast of unforgettable characters, will bring a little magic into a child s world.

The Hungry Clothes & Other Jewish Folktales, presents a diverse selection of Ashkenazi and Sephardic fairy tales, legends, parables, fables, tall tales, trickster and fool tales, and supernatural and mystical stories. They include The Pots of Honey, which teaches the importance of both justice and forgiveness; The Boy Who Prayed with the Alphabet, about an unlearned boy who finds a unique way to express his love for God; and The Wise Daughter Who Solves Riddles, one of the most beloved stories in the Jewish tradition.

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