BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Jewish Folklore in Picture Books (page 3)

Cover art for WHEN THE CHICKENS WENT ON STRIKE

CHILDREN'S

Released: July 1, 2003

WHEN THE CHICKENS WENT ON STRIKE: A ROSH HASHANAH TALE

adapted by Erica Silverman, illustrated by Matthew Trueman

"Satirical and absurdly appropriate for this ludicrous and outdated rite. (Folklore. 5-9)"

Silverman adapts a story from Sholom Aleichem featuring Kapores, the old Eastern European Jewish ceremonial custom of twirling a chicken in order to erase one's bad deeds on the last day of Rosh Hashanah. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2003

BAGELS FROM BENNY

by Aubrey Davis, illustrated by Dušan Petricic

"Even younger readers will have no trouble appreciating either the wisdom that Grandpa offers, or the close relationship between him and his devout grandson. (Picture book/folktale. 6-10)"

A heartfelt gesture of gratitude takes a surprising but altogether proper twist in this retold folktale. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE ROOSTER PRINCE OF BRESLOV

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2010

THE ROOSTER PRINCE OF BRESLOV

by Ann Redisch Stampler, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

"Stampler's touching note demonstrates this layered tale's openness to multiple interpretations. (author's note) (Picture book/folktale. 4-7)"

This exuberantly rendered Yiddish folktale is bright in hue and spirit. Read full book review >