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Inspired by the everyday trinkets and treasures in her apartment, a grandmother tells her curious granddaughter stories based on their Russian Jewish heritage. An old tin button box reminds Grandmother about the poor farmer who outwitted a Czar. While cutting up apples for a strudel, Grandmother recalls the tale of a very rich, very greedy merchant who learned a lesson at the table of King Solomon. Choosing among carnations, gladioli, and roses in Moshe's flower shop makes Grandmother think of a garden of talking--and bickering--flowers. This collection of 10 traditional Jewish folk tales, first published in 1990, is now gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Honor Book recipient Anita Lobel (On Market Street). Author Adele Geras, who also penned the critically acclaimed young adult novel Troy, has captured the rhythm and cozy warmth of a loving grandmother's storytelling. Readers of all ages will love to curl up with the granddaughter for an afternoon of magical, wondrous shared lore. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie Coulter
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Rodney Abbiw
reviewed My grandmother's stories on October 29, 2019 My grandmother's stories
A wonderful collection of 10 traditional, Jewish folk tales. Spending time with her grandmother is something that the young girl of the collection enjoys. She takes pleasure in exploring the grand home and the hidden treasures in the kitchen, the bedrooms and the balcony.Whenever she can, she always encourages from her grandmother a story or two to share. Stories of wise men, foolish ones, Rabbi's who listen to the wisdom of their wives and quiet reflection.
Geras finds a pitch-perfect balance between the customs and times of the present and the rich heritage that she inherits through the stories that she listens to. A gently, engaging balance can be found in the narrative as we seemlessly slip between the present and the past. I loved how well Geras has planned events around the stories that she wanted to share. When something happens in the present, Grandmother has a story that ties it to the past; these connections never feel forced or out of sync.
It saddens me to know that the sharing of stories from our own cultures are steadily being lost to many children today. Maybe they can gain something from seeing it practiced so well in this beautifully executed collection.
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