One -Hundred-and-One Read-Aloud Jewish Stories: Ten-Minute Readings from the World's Best-Loved Jewish Literature [Hardcover]

Barbara Diamond Goldin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

Jewish tales, Bible stories, legends and historic accounts from every generation and every land come to life in this captivating collection of short selections designed to introduce pre-readers to the glories of Jewish storytelling.

Reading aloud is the very best way to introduce young children to new worlds, real and imaginary-and to the great pleasures found between the covers of books. This wide-ranging and engaging collection will introduce young and old alike to Biblical heroes, magical and mythical characters, kings, prophets, historic figures and real-life adventurers from Israel, America and many other lands.

Selected and retold by well-known children's author Barbara Diamond Goldin, the stories are designed to be read in ten minutes or less, and the strength and richness of the narratives make them ideal at bedtime. From the stories of Moses, Solomon and Jonah to the legends of the Golem of Prague and the hapless inhabitants of Chelm, and including selections from such renowned writers as Sholom Aleichem and Isaac B. Singer, this is sure to become a treasured volume, read, reread, passed down and loved for years to come.

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From the Back Cover

ONE HUNDRED AND ONE JEWISH READ-ALOUD STORIES INCLUDES:

From the Bible IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN MOSES AND THE BURNING BUSH

Talmud and Midrash THE WITCHES OF ASHKELON THE ALPHABET AND THE CREATION OF THE WORLD

Tales from Around the World HERSHEL FROM OSTROPOL THE GOLEM OF PRAGUE KING SOLOMON AND THE BEE

Holiday Stories BRAVE LIKE MORDECAI A TALE OF THREE WISHES THE MAGICIAN

And many more stories, fables, legends and adventures!

About the Author

Barbara Diamond Goldin grew up in New York and Pennsylvania, and lived in the Northwest for fourteen years, where she owned a children's bookstore and worked in the children's section of a public library. She was also a teacher for twenty years, and now lives in Massachusetts where she is the youth librarian in a small public library. In 1997, she received the Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award from the Association of Jewish Libraries for her significant contribution to Jewish children's literature. Her many books for children include Journeys With Elijah, The Family Book of Midrash, A Mountain of Blitznes, While the Candles Burn: Eight Stories for Hanukkah, and Passover Journey: A Seder Companion. Ms. Goldin is in demand as a public speaker and also leads writing workshops.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579122124
• ISBN-13: 978-1579122126
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #280,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Religious Fiction > Jewish

More About the Author

Barbara Diamond Goldin has written picture books, story collections, non-fiction, retellings, and historical fiction. In 1997, she received the prestigious Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award from the Association of Jewish Libraries. This award is presented to the author whose collected works are a distinguished contribution to Jewish literature for children. "Goldin's consistently commendable and recommendable books combine talented writing, solid research, personal commitment and deep caring".

Barbara is currently a children's librarian. She also leads writing workshops and speaks about being a writer to school and library groups all over the country.

For ten years she taught language arts and creative writing to 5th through 8th graders and for eleven years before that she was a preschool teacher. Her B.A. is in psychology from the University of Chicago and she did post-graduate work in teaching and school library media at Western Washington University and Boston University.

Barbara Diamond Goldin says, "As a child, I was an avid reader, letter-writer, and frequenter of the public library. When I reached babysitting age, I discovered I loved making up and telling stories to my charges who would ask to have me back so they could hear the sequels to my stories. Later as an adult I turned the stories I told into written stories.

"When writing, I dig into my past, my childhood, my family, and my personal experiences for material. I also research my subjects thoroughly and feel this adds depth to what I write. I love folklore and religion and the psychology of why people act the way they do. I find that often during the process of writing, I touch on questions and feelings that are closest to me.

"My ideas often come from my own past and my family's past, from experiences I have had and from conversations I overhear or participate in. The ideas can also come from dreams and visual images that pop into my mind, sometimes while I'm driving. Then I have to pull over, get out my pencil and paper and write feverishly, hoping I'll be able to read my handwriting later.

"My favorite place to work is in the college library near my house. I always heave a sigh of relief when I step into the peace and quiet of the library, knowing I have a few uninterrupted hours of writing ahead of me.

"I still love to write and research and discover new worlds on paper. I even discover things about myself and my family. Writing is an exciting process for me. I'm never certain when I sit down to write what the next few hours will bring."

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timing is of the essence, April 5, 2002

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Suzy VanDerMolen (United States of America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One -Hundred-and-One Read-Aloud Jewish Stories: Ten-Minute Readings from the World's Best-Loved Jewish Literature (Hardcover)

At this time in history, this volume is a valuable addition to any library. Children and adults can gain a greater appreciation for the Jewish heritage, Jewish religion and Jewish people. This generous collection includes stories and poetry from over 30 different notable books by well-known authors of the Jewish community that have been published in the last sixty-four years.

If you do not know about the holidays: Yom Ha-Zikaron and Yom Ha-Atzmaut, you will want to read this book. You will gain a much deeper appreciation for Israel, and the situation of today's state of affairs...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll read it out loud, over and over again!, October 16, 2003

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Eve (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One -Hundred-and-One Read-Aloud Jewish Stories: Ten-Minute Readings from the World's Best-Loved Jewish Literature (Hardcover)

What a wonderful book! 'One-Hundred & One Read-Aloud Jewish Stories' is such a pleasure to read and so enjoyable - for both children and adults. It is the perfect book for a family to read over and over. This book encompasses a wide variety of stories from the Torah, Talmud & Midrash to contemporary Jewish writers, stories of Israel and the Diaspora. The stories are written in such a simple, understandable and most importantly, enjoyable way. This is a treasure you'll keep for many years to come in your book collection - you can't go wrong.