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Synopsis
Master storyteller Eric A. Kimmel spins a tale of Sukkot just in time for the Jewish harvest festival. It was the season of Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival. Two brothers each built a sukkah, or shelter, to celebrate and share in the gifts of the earth. One brother was very rich; the other brother was very poor. He built a sukkah of found materials and leftover goods, yet he invited all to share the holiday with him. When three mysterious guests visit each brother on Sukkot, they leave behind a special blessing that recognizes the generosity of the heart.
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About the Author
Eric A. Kimmel is a celebrated children’s author and master storyteller. His books have won National Jewish Book Awards, and he has been given the Sydney Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in Oregon.
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Kindergarten-Grade 4—Kimmel weaves common folk elements with traditions from the Jewish holiday. Two brothers set up their sukkot. The stingy, rich brother has a beautiful one but begrudges food to strangers. The poor, kind brother's humble sukkah is open to all. The biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are the mysterious guests who curse the unwelcoming host and bless the hospitable one. All ends well as the kind brother gains the riches he deserves, while the mean one learns his lesson. Readers will enjoy the sensory frisson as each sukkah transforms into the rotted shell or glittering bower that represents its inner atmosphere. Universal themes of hospitality and justice make the story emotionally satisfying. Krenina's dark, rich paintings support the folktale flavor of the original story. This entertaining tale conveys important values that are applicable year-round and in every tradition.—Heidi Estrin, Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL
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- PublisherHoliday House
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0823418936
- ISBN 13 9780823418930
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorKrenina Katya
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