Eric A. Kimmel

An unforgettable story -- for the Jewish New Year, or any time of year -- about facing our own monsters and beginning anew. Gershon sometimes made mistakes. But unlike most people, he never regretted them or asked anyone¿s forgiveness. Why should he? He merely swept them up and tossed them into the cellar. Then, every year on Rosh Hashanah, he would put them into a sack and cast them out to sea. Little did he know that his thoughtless behavior would come back to haunt him. Was there a still a chance for him to change? Kimmel¿s skillfully crafted text and Muth¿s sensitive, expressive watercolors capture all the drama and wonder of this traditional Hasidic legend. An Assoc. of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Winner. Reinforced binding.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways.

Anansi the Spider is hungry, and Elephant's patch of ripe, juicy melons looks too good to resist. Using his sharp tools, Anansi easily burrows his way inside the biggest melon of the bunch and eats until his stomach is completely round. But when it is time to leave, the little spider realizes he has grown too fat to squeeze back out through the tiny hole. Trapped inside his delicious snack, Anansi realizes he has to use his brains to escape. When Elephant strolls by, the sneaky spider decides to have a little fun. He disguises his voice and starts speaking from inside the fruit, convincing the mighty Elephant that he has discovered a magical talking melon. Elephant is so astounded that he decides to carry the spectacular talking fruit directly to the king, gathering a parade of curious animals along the way. This laugh out loud trickster tale proves that being small does not mean you cannot outsmart the biggest animals in the jungle. Readers will love watching Anansi spin his hilarious web of lies, tricking everyone from the powerful elephant to the royal king just to get himself out of a sticky situation.

Jump in A weary traveler arrives in a snowy village, expecting warm fires and bright celebrations, but instead finds the town completely dark and totally terrified. A gang of dreadful, spooky creatures has taken over the old synagogue, crushing candles and ruining the holiday for everyone. With no weapons and only his sharp mind, our clever hero vows to spend eight spooky nights alone in the haunted building to outsmart the monsters one by one. Why it pulls you in You will absolutely love watching a regular guy use brilliant tricks to defeat terrifying villains. Every night brings a bigger, scarier challenge, building up to a massive, thrilling showdown with the gigantic King of Goblins himself. It is a perfect mix of chills, humor, and heroic courage that will keep you guessing exactly how he will survive the next encounter. This unforgettable legend is the ultimate celebration of bravery, tradition, and light conquering the darkness.