This is an entertaining tale, ably retold, with a timeless lesson. -School Library Journal
Rumors and gossip can be permanent and damaging. The victim's reputation is harmed, and the trust in the community erodes. In this traditional folktale from Eastern Europe, a gossip is brought before a wise rabbit, who must teach her with a suitable lesson. His clever solution demonstrates vividly the consequence and permanence of words spoken in haste.
It is easy to spread gossip, but impossible to take it back. Heather Forest's rhythmic retelling reflects the pathos of the story and the wisdom of the rabbi. Marcia Cutchin's bright watercolor palette captures the activity of a traditional Jewish shtetl, where one person's business is everyone's business. This folktale from Eastern Europe teaches readers the importance of citizenship, trustworthiness and caring.
| ISBN: | 9780874837551 |
| Publication date: | 13th December 2005 |
| Author: | Heather Forest, Marcia Cutchin |
| Publisher: | August House |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories People / Places |