Seven Animal Stories for Children [Paperback]

Howard I. Bogot (Author), Mary K. Bogot (Author), Harry Araten (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1997 | Age Level: 3 and up

Reveals moral and ethical messages found in Jewish sources. Skillfully adapted by the authors, these stories cover themes like honesty, sharing, love and friendship,

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3. A collection of Bible stories and Jewish folktales, related in sprightly retellings that teach lessons about desirable human traits. David learns respect for others when a frog's croaking praises God as well as his own harp songs. Solomon banishes a treacherous snake who shows no gratitude. A spider's loyal friendship saves David's life. Jonah learns responsibility. Noah's raven has a bad attitude, and the dove has a good one. A bee is honest in admitting that she stung the mighty King Solomon. Several questions and a double-page spread that shows all of the characters follow each story. The writing is informal, often funny, and good for reading aloud. The brightly colored cartoon-style illustrations showing big-eyed people and cheerful animals suit the tone and mood of these gentle morality tales. The book is probably most useful for synagogue or church libraries, but it could be used in other types of libraries as well, since it teaches values and not theology.?Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

" A sprightly retelling that teaches lessons about desirable human traits" -- School Library Journal

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Simcha Media Group (NJ) (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943706416
• ISBN-13: 978-0943706412
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,056,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful way to learn, January 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Seven Animal Stories for Children (Hardcover)

Brilliant colors, pleasing characters and short stories bring this book alive for small children. It is easily able to hold the attention of the preschooler, while offering thought-provoking questions for the kindergartner. It is one of those books that you will want to pick up again with your child as they mature. Non-denominational in it's presentation, the book is able to present seven different morals through an animal story. At the conclusion of each tale, questions are offered up to help the child learn to distinguish right from wrong,accept responsibility and foster traits such as honesty and modesty.