Eric a Kimmel (Over 3,500 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Montserrat, Pep (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Quick-witted, clever, and funny, the legendary Hershel of Ostropol is one of folk-lore's great tricksters. This funny collection of stories follows the celebrated Jewish folk hero as he outwits everone: stingy innkeepers, fierce bandits, even his own father. The author, Eric Kimmel, first heard many of these stories growing up in Brooklyn and has collected others from oral histories and anthologies of Jewish folklore. Kimmel writes in his forward: These stories reflect the values and cultural traditions of the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. However, one does not have to be Jewish to enjoy them. Hershel, like Coyote, Ananasi, B'rer Rabbit, and Tyll Eulenspiegel, belongs to all of us. Illustrations from Caldecott-medalist Trina Schart Hyman grace the cover and introduce each story. Kimmel and Schart Hyman also collaborated on the classic Caldecott Honor book, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Hyman, Trina Schart (illustrator). …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Anansi the Spider thinks he pulled a great prank on slow-moving Turtle. . . . but when Turtle throws a party of his own, Anansi is in for a surprise. Dear Turtle, I'm having a party. You're invited. But when Turtle arrives, he learns Anansi forgot to mention it's a costume party--so he goes home to try on different outfits. Then he finds out he was supposed to bring a dish. . . and by the time he's all ready, Anansi tells him the party is already over. To get back at the Spider, Turtle throws his own party, with punch and cake and games. But when Anansi wins a game, the prize isn't what he expected. A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year. Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book>Anansi the Trickster>series is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative retellings combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).…

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. A classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love. When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi's scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game. Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book Anansi the Trickster series is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative energy combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Lisker, Emily (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Sauber, Robert (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Fair. 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. Krenina, Katya (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Fair. Sauber, Robert (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Krenina, Katya (illustrator).

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Stevens, Janet (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Fair. Lloyd, Megan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. He escapes and eludes many animals until meeting a clever fox. Lloyd, Megan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. He escapes and eludes many animals until meeting a clever fox. Lloyd, Megan (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Huling, Phil (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Spanish edition of our Mexican-flavored Stone Soup story, Cactus Soup.When a group of hungry soldiers ride into San Miguel, the townspeople don?t want to share their food. They hide their tortillas, tamales, beans, and flour and put on torn clothes to look poor. But the Capitán is not fooled. He asks for a cactus thorn to make some cactus soup, and before long he has tricked the townspeople into giving him salt and chilies, vegetables, and a chicken as well! Whimsical watercolors by Phil Huling add to the humor in this southwestern twist on the classic Stone Soup tale. Huling, Phil (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Spanish edition of our Mexican-flavored Stone Soup story, Cactus Soup.When a group of hungry soldiers ride into San Miguel, the townspeople don?t want to share their food. They hide their tortillas, tamales, beans, and flour and put on torn clothes to look poor. But the Capitán is not fooled. He asks for a cactus thorn to make some cactus soup, and before long he has tricked the townspeople into giving him salt and chilies, vegetables, and a chicken as well! Whimsical watercolors by Phil Huling add to the humor in this southwestern twist on the classic Stone Soup tale. Huling, Phil (illustrator). …

Condition: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Hyman, Trina Schart (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Little Red Hot loves red hot chili peppers. She eats them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When her grandmother catches a cold, Little Red makes her a hot pepper pie that will knock those cold germs right out of her. But before Little Red shares her pie with Grandma, she meets Senor Lobo - and the pie comes in very handy when the wily wolf tries to trick her into thinking he's her grandmother.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Little Red Hot loves red hot chili peppers. She eats them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When her grandmother catches a cold, Little Red makes her a hot pepper pie that will knock those cold germs right out of her. But before Little Red shares her pie with Grandma, she meets Senor Lobo - and the pie comes in very handy when the wily wolf tries to trick her into thinking he's her grandmother.…