The prince who thought he was a rooster and other Jewish stories / retold by Ann Jungman ; illustrated by Sarah Adams ; introduction by Michael Rosen.
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TextPublication details: London : Frances Lincoln Children's, 2007.Description: 87 p. : ill. ; 21 cmISBN: - 1845077938 (cased)
- 1845077946 (pbk.)
- 9781845077938 (cased)
- 9781845077945 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 398.2089 J95 | Available | 33111007099621 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A Golem. a Chilli Champion. a Prince who thinks he's a Rooster? Find them all in this collection of traditional Jewish stories - lovingly treasured, retold and carried through countries as far apart as Poland, Afghanistan, Czechoslovakia, Morocco, Russia and Germany. The tales feature a cast of eccentric princes, sharp-witted scholars, flustered tailors and brave soldiers. Seasoned with wit, humour and magic, Ann Jungman's retellings of stories familiar to Jewish readers are sure to delight a new, wider readership.
Includes bibliographical references.
Chilli champion -- No room to swing a cat -- Golem of Prague -- Friends for life -- How does it feel? -- King for three days -- Coat of memories -- Prince who thought he was a rooster -- Hundred faces of the Tsar -- Silent princess.
Traditional Jewish folk stories have been treasured, retold, and carried from country to country throughout the ages. This diverse collection contains tales from lands as far flung as Poland, Afghanistan, Czechoslovakia, Morocco, Russia, and Germany. Readers meet a silent princess, a chili champion, soldiers and scholars, a Golem, flustered tailors, and even a prince who's convinced he's a rooster. Brimming with humor and magic, Ann Jungman's spirited retellings add new life to tales familiar to Jewish readers while making the stories accessible to a broad new readership.