A Coat for the Moon and Other Jewish Tales - Softcover

Schwartz, Dr. Howard; Rush, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0827607369 ISBN 13: 9780827607361

Publisher: JEWISH PUBLICATON SOCIETY, 1999

Synopsis

In this collection of fifteen classic Jewish folktales, the authors share some of the richest stories of Jewish tradition from countries the world over, including France, Turkey, Israel, Yemen, Egypt, and Iraq, thus opening up new worlds for young readers. Each tale, magnificently illustrated with a pen-and-ink drawing, reveals a specific Jewish value handed down from one generation to the next.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-5-An engaging and diverse collection of 15 folktales gathered from Europe and the Middle East, many of which are from the Israel Folktale Archive. Far from traditional Biblical narratives, these tales incorporate everything from the magical to the bizarre, all the while imparting specific Jewish values that have transcended time and cultural dispersion. From the enchanting Egyptian tale "The Queen of the Sea" to the thematically familiar "The Fisherman and the Silver Fish," each story is carefully documented and its significance explained within the context of Jewish teachings. In addition, each retelling opens with a delightfully detailed pen-and-ink illustration encircled by a key sentence or phrase from the text that gives a hint of what's to come. Schwartz and Rush once again demonstrate their ability to select and present tales that are both enchanting and meaningful.
Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

"An engaging and diverse collection of 15 folktales from Europe and the Middle East... each [opening] with a delightfully detailed pen-and-ink illustration. Schwartz and Rush present tales that are both enchanting and meaningful."

About this edition

• Publisher: JEWISH PUBLICATON SOCIETY
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0827607369
• ISBN 13: 9780827607361
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94