After being forced to change to a fancy new coat to attend a party, Nasrettin Hoca tries to feed his dinner to the coat, reasoning that it was the coat that was the invited guest.
The Hungry Coat
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
The Legend of the Persian Carpet
This book tells how the first Persian carpet was created to replace King Balash’s lost treasure.
Passing By
Yael peeks out from her balcony and sees everything that’s happening in the street below, from the cat in the garden next door to a big red tractor chugging down the road; finally, she sees the best thing–her dad on his way home!
Nabeel’s New Pants: An Eid Tale
Ramadan has come to an end. the fast is over, and tomorrow the celebration of Eid will begin. Nabeel decides to buy each of his family members something special to wear for the holiday. But while he’s choosing, the shopkeeper persuades him also to buy a gift for himself–a pair of new pants that are too long! Nabeel asks his wife to help hem them, but she’s too busy cooking biryana. He asks his mother and his daughter, too, but no one has the time; everyone is too busy preparing for the festivities.
Blessed Are You
Blessed Are You is a collection of thirteen traditional Hebrew prayers ideal for children: prayers of thanksgiving and wonder, prayers for peace and comfort, prayers for peace and comfort, prayers for getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
Martin and the Pumpkin Ghost
Martin is afraid of all sorts of things, until the Pumpkin Ghost from his dreams helps him face his fears.
Paper Bird
A drawing of a bird tries without success to learn to fly, until the artist completes his original design and makes flight possible for it.
Peter the Great
A biography of the tsar who began the transformation of Russia into a modern state in the late seventeenth-early eighteenth centuries.
Bagel’s Lucky Hat
Bagel has lost his lucky hat! His friend Becky helps him retrace his steps, but the story he tells her of the day’s adventures laughing fishes? a mad scientist? a space-traveling robot? is far too silly to be believed. Or is it? Coupled with zany illustrations by underground comic book artist Dave Cooper, this whimsical tale is sure to be a favorite for any kid whose imagination sometimes runs wild.
The Three-Legged Cat
A fortuitous mistake brings happiness to nearsighted Mrs. Gimble who wishes her cat didn’t eat so much, her cat Tom who dreams of roaming the wide world, and Mrs. Gimble’s drifter brother who wants to keep his head warm.