Elijah's Tears: Stories for the Jewish Holidays

By Sydelle Pearl

Book Overview

ABA Pick of the List title and a Storytelling World Honor Award Honoree

Now in paperback, this beloved anthology for the whole family consists of five original tales, each linked to an important Jewish holiday and featuring the prophet Elijah. In each tale, Elijah comforts those who are generous, wise, and fair while challenging those who are faithless.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145562845X
• ISBN13: 9781455628452
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Suitable and entertaining reading for all ages

Winner of the 1997 Storytelling World Award, Elijah's Tears: Stories For The Jewish Holidays is a collection of five original tales by Sydelle Pearl, each of which is connected to an important Jewish holiday and features the prophet Elijah, a biblical figure who is well known in Judaic folklore for magically appearing to those in great danger. Simple, black-and-white sketches by Rossitza Skortcheva fully complement this engaging collection which is especially recommended for young people, yet is suitable and entertaining reading for all ages.