Eric A. Kimmel is the author of the beloved holiday classics Hanukkah Bear and Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins as well as the popular Scarlett and Sam series. His books have received numerous national and state awards including the 1990 Caldecott Honor Medal, the Sydney Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award, and most recently the Regina Medal, awarded by the Catholic Library Association for his body of work. Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children. Born in Rome where she studied illustration at the European Institute of Design, she finds inspiration for her work from folk traditions and ancient art. She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German, and American publishers. She lives in Rome, Italy.
"This superb story is worthy of being read, shared, and reread
often." — Michal Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council
" Eric Kimmel has penned a new, more accessible version of this
wonderful, ancient Talmudic tale with lush, radiant full-color,
full spread illustrations in earth tones, blues, and pinks by Alida
Massari" — Rachel Kamin, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog
"Whether as folktale, Talmudic retelling, or a preschool course in
miracles, this book will find a home in many school and public
collections." — Amy Lilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, SLJ
"This story will take away, and immediately restore, readers’
belief in miracles." — Kirkus Reviews
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