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Description
Yankel loves to tell stories, as long as they are someone else's.
He does not see the hurt that his stories cause, the way they spread and change. Then the rabbi hands him a bag of feathers and tells him to place one on every doorstep in the village. Yankel is changed by what happens and finds himself with his best story yet, one of his very own.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- , Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards - Shining Willow
- Commended, Pajamas (PJ) Library Selection
- Short-listed, Canadian Library Association (CLA) Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award
- Short-listed, The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) R. Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- , Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award
Editorial Reviews
"The fun in this retelling of a Jewish folktale is not in the lesson, but in the setting, the people, and the stories they tell."
— Booklist
"Waldman uses rich language which brings life to the story…Children will enjoy this story as a read-aloud."
— CM Magazine
"The paintings are colorful and joyous, indicative of the joy of the 'old country'...This tale sticks with the familiar format of other Jewish folktales, with a lesson that even young children can understand."
— Jewish Book World
"A wonderfully illustrated book...The art warmly underlines the plot...Refreshing."
— Jewish Book World
"A valuable addition to any library, this book is highly recommended to people of all ages and walks of life."
— Multicultural Review
"Its moral and drawings are first class.
— The Jewish Independent
