When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw
What's This Book About
Eight stories based on traditional Jewish themes from Eastern Europe include: Shrewd Todie & Lyzer the Miser; Tsirtsur & Peziza; Rabbi Leib & the Witch Cunegunde; The Elders of Chelm & Genendel’s Key; Shlemiel, the Businessman; Utzel & His Daughter Poverty; Menaseh’s Dream; When Shlemiel went to War
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Margot Zemach (1931-89) was born in Los Angeles, California. She began illustrating stories by her husband, Harve, in 1959, and their subsequent collaborations led to many enduring children’s books, including The Judge: An Untrue Tale, a Caldecott Honor Book; A Penny a Look, an ALA Notable Book; and Duffy and the Devil, recipient of the Caldecott Medal.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780374483654
- Publication Date
- September 1, 1986
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1968
- Page Count
- 128
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 9 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 68030932
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 18679510
- Lexile® Level
- 850L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~T
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~5.4
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