A wise old rabbi devises a plan to rid the village of the mean, scary, ugly witches that terrorize the town every night the moon is full.
The Rabbi and the Twenty-Nine Witches
Picture Book
The Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale From The Jewish Tradition
In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song.
Something From Nothing
In this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph’s baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left–but then Joseph has an idea.
Strudel, Strudel, Strudel
A rollicking text and colorful paintings explain why, in Chelm, teachers may not live on top of a hill, own a trunk with wheels, or eat apple strudel. By the author of The Adventures of High John the Conquerer.
Juan Bobo And The Pig
While his mother goes to church, Juan cares for the pig with humorous results.
The Shadow of a Flying Bird: A Legend from the Kurdistan Jews
This powerful and poetic story, drawn from a Kurdistani tale based on the Old Testament, retells the story of the death of Moses. With graceful and moving prose and richly colored illustrations, Gerstein has created a memorable book.
God’s Gift
A simple retelling of the story from Genesis of how God created the first man and then made creatures, including the first woman, to keep him company.
The Angel And The Donkey
A soothsayer and his faithful donkey save the Israelites from destruction by King Balak on the orders of an angel.
After The Flood
This sequel to The Ark traces the establishment and development of communities on earth and offers an original theory for events that followed the Great Flood. Geisert’s beautiful, full-color etchings alternate between panoramic views and detailed glimpses of everything from the ark to Mount Ararat. “With a stroke of originality, Geisert continues the oft-told tale of the Great Flood by imagining life for Noah and his retinue as the waters begin to recede . . . An understated, quietly powerful book.” — Publishers Weekly
Moses
Moses led the Israelites to the Promised Land and received the Ten Commandments.