Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts

A Literary Cookbook

by Jane Yolen & Sima Elizabeth Shefrin, contributions by Heidi Stemple

tagged: jewish, country & ethnic

Description

Here you'll find Yolen's dynamic, enchanting retellings of Jewish tales from around the world paired with Stemple's recipes for everything from challah to matzo brei to pomegranate couscous, tzimmes chicken, and rugelach, in creative versions of classic dishes that any family will delight in cooking together. And Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts is filled with fun facts and anecdotes, about the creation of the stories and the history of the dishes, designed to encourage future cooks and storytellers to make up their own versions. Readers of all ages will learn about Jewish folktales, culture, and cooking, all the while captivated by the humor and wisdom of these enduring stories (and ready to eat!).

About the Authors

Jane Yolen is the author of over 365 books for children, young adults, and adults. Winner of the World Fantasy Award for her folk collection Favorite Folktales from around the World, she has authored a dozen other folklore collections, including Gray Heroes, Mirror, Mirror, Not One Damsel in Distress, and The Fairies’ Ring. Her work has won the Nebula Award, the Caldecott Medal, three Mythopoeic Society Awards, the Jewish Book Award, five bodies of work awards, and been nominated for the National Book Award. She lives in Massachusetts.

Sima Elizabeth Shefrin lives and paints on Gabriola Island, BC. She is a well-known cloth and collage artist and is especially interested in the ways that art brings together people of different cultures.

Heidi Stemple has published more than thirty-five books and numerous short stories and poems, mostly for children. She lives and writes on a big old farm in Massachusetts.

Age:: 9 to 12
Grade:: 4 to 7
Reading age:: 9 to 12

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Review

“Shefrin’s textured, collaged illustrations add flavor and spice. ... Families will want to pore over them, savor them, and enjoy them to the fullest.”

— School Library Journal

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Librarian review

Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts: A literary cookbook, Tales Retold

by [Top Grade]

Award-winning author Jane Yolen retells Jewish folk tales and Heidi Stemple writes delicious Jewish recipes to accompany them.

This collection of Jewish fairy tales is an excellent example of a multi-modal text that includes recipes, proverbs, anecdotes, and explanations. Any one of the tales can help readers get a taste of Jewish cuisine and traditions, and works well as a tool to invite students to share stories about their own cultures and traditions.

Source: Association of Canadian Publishers. Top Grade Selection 2016.