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This biography delves into the life of Hans Christian Andersen, exploring his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned storyteller. The narrative captures the essence of his creativity, highlighting the personal struggles and triumphs that influenced his enchanting fairy tales. Through rich prose, the book paints a vivid picture of Andersen's world, his relationships, and the societal context in which he wrote, offering readers a deeper understanding of the man behind the beloved stories.

The story unfolds in the aftermath of President Lincoln's assassination, capturing a poignant moment as the congregation at Rebecca's synagogue comes together in grief. They unite to recite the Kaddish, highlighting themes of loss, community, and the intersection of personal and national mourning. This act of solidarity reflects the deep emotional impact of historical events on individual lives and faith practices.

In a playful rhyming format, young readers follow dinosaurs as they navigate the exciting and sometimes tricky world of Halloween trick-or-treating. Through their adventures, the story highlights important lessons on proper behavior during the festivities, making it a fun and educational read for children.

The largest single anthology of Jane Yolen's poetry, containing more than one hundred poems for all occasions - with fun black-and-white art throughout.

A sweet poem about being an introvert in a big loud world.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day meets Jewish folklore in this mischievous, funny tale about magical accidents. "A truly original story that charmed me from start to finish. This book put a big smile on my face!" - Leslea Newman, Sydney Taylor� and National Jewish Book Award�winning author of Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail "A delightful reimagining of Jewish folklore! Magic that will captivate children of all backgrounds." - Ruth Behar, Pura Belpre Author Award winner and author of Sydney Taylor Notable Book Tia Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey The rabbi's son, Abi, has a habit of getting in trouble. It's not on purpose, and usually they're harmless accidents. But this time Abi has stolen a scroll from the synagogue � to practice his Hebrew! � and is not ready for what, or rather, who will show up at his front door. . . From award-wining author Jane Yolen comes this humorous tale inspired by Jewish folklore of a well-intentioned but mischievous boy who accidentally summons ten golems. The golems may look monstrous, but we soon learn they are only there to help! With delightful illustrations by Maya Shleifer, Too Many Golems conveys the importance of being a good neighbor to all.

When a young child loses a special Purim toy he worries that he won't be able to be brave or mighty without it. After series of animals discover its noise- making powers and inadvertently send it along on its return journey, he regains his toy and even begins to feel its power coming from within himself.

In this twist on the classic Jewish stories, Schlemiel lives in the famous town of Chelm, known as "the place of fools." When one day he embarks on a journey to America, he has no idea the people and adventures he will encounter. But what he quickly learns is that "not all the fools in the world live in Chelm."

Learning kindness can be a challenge for a dinosaur, but with practice and consideration for others, he discovers how to become truly unique and compassionate. This heartwarming story emphasizes the importance of empathy and personal growth.

In this installment of the Interrupting Cow series, readers are treated to the amusing adventures of an unusual horse, crafted by the talented Jane Yolen. The story is designed for young readers with its engaging narrative and playful humor, making it a delightful addition to the Level 2 Ready-to-Read collection.