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Joseph and the Sabbath Fish
Judah thinks his friend Joseph is wasting his money by inviting everyone in town, rich and poor, to his Sabbath table. Frightened by a dream that shows Joseph controlling his wealth, Judah sells everything he owns to buy a rich jewel, then flees on a ship to Africa. However, he can’t run away from destiny. And as Joseph says, honoring the Sabbath brings its own reward.
The Golem’s Latkes
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The golem, a clay giant, will do whatever he’s asked. The problem is, he won’t stop. So when he starts making latkes…
It’s a Hanukkah party that the people of Old Prague won’t soon forget.
Even Higher
Where does the rabbi go during the days before Rosh Hashanah. The townspeople are convinced he goes to heaven. One is not so sure and he is determined to find out. He learns that perhaps there are some places Even Higher.
Eric retells this classic Yiddish short story by one of the language’s greatest writers, I.L. Peretz. Jill Walsh’s illustrations are the perfect touch.
Cactus Soup
Soldiers march into a small Mexican town. The mayor tells them there’s no food, hoping they’ll go away. The soldiers have a secret to share—how to make soup from a cactus thorn. Now that’s a secret worth learning!
The Story of Esther
Esther wins the royal beauty contest and becomes Queen of Persia. But will that be enough to help her save her people from wicked Haman?
The Fisherman and the Turtle
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Back in the time of the Aztecs a fisherman caught a magical sea turtle who granted him a wish. The fisherman is content with his lot. His wife has other ideas.
Be careful making wishes. They might come true.
3 Cabritos
The Three Cabritos are on their way to Mexico to play at the fiesta. First, they have to cross the bridge over the Rio Grande River. Everyone knows who lives under that bridge—Chupacabra, the Goat Sucker! Will the Cabritos get to the fiesta? Or will Chupacabra have himself a meal?
Medio Pollito
Medio Pollito is only a half-chick. But he has a whole heart and a lot of courage. He sets out for the city of Madrid to visit the king. Instead of meeting the king, he finds himself in a cooking pot. It looks as if the Half-Chick is about to become a half-soup. Will his friends Agua, Fuego, and Viento rescue him in time?
Joha Makes a Wish
On his way to Baghdad, Joha discovers a magical wishing stick buried in an ancient wall. He tries it out, only to find that he gets the opposite of what he wished for. Will Joha be able to set things right once he holds the stick the right way? And what is he going to do about the sultan’s nose?