One -Hundred-and-One Read-Aloud Jewish Stories: Ten-Minute Readings from the World's Best-Loved Jewish Literature

By Barbara Diamond Goldin

Book Overview

Jewish tales, Bible stories, legends and historic accounts from every generation and every land come to life in this captivating collection of short selections designed to introduce pre-readers to the glories of Jewish storytelling. Reading aloud is the very best way to introduce young children to new worlds, real and imaginary-and to the great pleasures found between the covers of books. This wide-ranging and engaging collection will introduce young and old alike to Biblical heroes, magical and mythical characters, kings, prophets, historic figures and real-life adventurers from Israel, America and many other lands. Selected and retold by well-known children's author Barbara Diamond Goldin, the stories are designed to be read in ten minutes or less, and the strength and richness of the narratives make them ideal at bedtime. From the stories of Moses, Solomon and Jonah to the legends of the Golem of Prague and the hapless inhabitants of Chelm, and including selections from such renowned writers as Sholom Aleichem and Isaac B. Singer, this is sure to become a treasured volume, read, reread, passed down and loved for years to come.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579122124
• ISBN13: 9781579122126
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Workman Kids
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.3" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 2 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

You'll read it out loud, over and over again!

What a wonderful book! 'One-Hundred & One Read-Aloud Jewish Stories' is such a pleasure to read and so enjoyable - for both children and adults. It is the perfect book for a family to read over and over. This book encompasses a wide variety of stories from the Torah, Talmud & Midrash to contemporary Jewish writers, stories of Israel and the Diaspora. The stories are written in such a simple, understandable and most importantly, enjoyable way. This is a treasure you'll keep for many years to come in your book collection - you can't go wrong.

Timing is of the essence

At this time in history, this volume is a valuable addition to any library. Children and adults can gain a greater appreciation for the Jewish heritage, Jewish religion and Jewish people. This generous collection includes stories and poetry from over 30 different notable books by well-known authors of the Jewish community that have been published in the last sixty-four years.If you do not know about the holidays: Yom Ha-Zikaron and Yom Ha-Atzmaut, you will want to read this book. You will gain a much deeper appreciation for Israel, and the situation of today's state of affairs...