Description
On the first night of Hanukkah, Rabbi Judah has too much to do and too little time to do it. Before the rabbi leaves to visit the emperor, he tells his housemaid Basha that she can ask the golem to help. While the golem makes latkes, Basha decides to visit a friend. Basha is having so much fun with her friend, she doesn't realize that latkes are pouring out of the rabbi's house, sending people running! Will Rabbi Judah come up with a solution to control the golem before it's too late? Illustrated with lively acrylic on wood, the book also includes an Author's Note about the tale's origins.
About the Author
Author Eric A. Kimmel is well known for the tales he has retold from around the world. Some of his best-known titles are Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (a Caldecott Honor book), Gershon's Monster, Anansi and the Talking Melon, and The Runaway Tortilla. A former professor of children's literature, he lives in Portland, Oregon.
Reviews
"Kimmel's storytelling is effective in its use of suspense, humor, trope, and repetition, making a fine read-aloud holiday treat." -Kirkus Reviews "This lively picture book blends the Jewish legend with the story of the Sorcerer's Apprentice." -Booklist "Kimmel has the pacing of a comic, and the illustrations by Jasinski (The Heart's Language) are richly detailed." -Publishers Weekly
Awards
Winner of National Jewish Book Award (Children's Illustrated) 2011.
Book Information
ISBN 9780761459040
Author Eric A. Kimmel
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Two Lions
Publisher Amazon Publishing
About the Author
Author Eric A. Kimmel is well known for the tales he has retold from around the world. Some of his best-known titles are Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (a Caldecott Honor book), Gershon's Monster, Anansi and the Talking Melon, and The Runaway Tortilla. A former professor of children's literature, he lives in Portland, Oregon.
Reviews
"Kimmel's storytelling is effective in its use of suspense, humor, trope, and repetition, making a fine read-aloud holiday treat." -Kirkus Reviews "This lively picture book blends the Jewish legend with the story of the Sorcerer's Apprentice." -Booklist "Kimmel has the pacing of a comic, and the illustrations by Jasinski (The Heart's Language) are richly detailed." -Publishers Weekly
Awards
Winner of National Jewish Book Award (Children's Illustrated) 2011.
Book Information
ISBN 9780761459040
Author Eric A. Kimmel
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Two Lions
Publisher Amazon Publishing
