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Age Range
6 - 15
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2005-12-28
Page Count
224
Publisher
August House Kids
Grade Level
6th - 10th
ISBN
9780874831931
Themes
Jewish folklore
across many cultures

A Sampler of Jewish-American Folklore

Written by Josepha Sherman and Illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast

Jewish folklore is full of stories that have traveled across many lands and cultures. Over hundreds of years, these tales have carried the joys and challenges of being Jewish, showing both the struggles people faced and the strength they found along the way.

This book gathers stories from many different places and traditions. Inside, kids will find tales about holidays that follow the moon, everyday customs, magical adventures like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and even a Jewish twist on Cinderella. There are spooky stories about dybbuks, golems, and other mysterious beings, along with old beliefs and traditions connected to birth, marriage, and saying goodbye to loved ones.

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Age Range
6 - 15
Genre
folktale
Copyright Year
2005-12-28
Page Count
224
Publisher
August House Kids
Grade Level
6th - 10th
ISBN
9780874831931
Themes
Jewish folklore
across many cultures
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