"An enjoyable, rollicking read. Fun by the light of the moon—or anytime."
Description
A joyous modern-day twist on a Wise Men of Chelm folktale written by a fresh Jewish voice filled with humor, some juicy Yiddish terms, and smart, savvy kids brimming with innovative solutions.
"An enjoyable, rollicking read. Fun by the light of the moon—or anytime." —Kirkus Reviews
Oy, Chelm. Long known as home to the “wisest” people in Yiddish folklore. But what is Chelm like today? What if the kids were more clever than the rest of the townsfolk?
When the misguided adults of modern-day Chelm believe the moon has plunged into the lake, it’s up to the Schlemiel siblings to convince the grown-ups that their fears of a fallen moon are unfounded. Join Sarah and Sam in this hilarious twist on a classic Yiddish folktale as they use teamwork, innovation and patience to save the day...and night!
Here is a book that will expand young readers’ knowledge of Jewish culture beyond holidays, history, and the Holocaust, including a glossary of Yiddish terms to enhance understanding.
MORE PRAISE FOR THE SCHLEMIEL KIDS SAVE THE MOON:
"Children will grin while hearing or reading this story because in this one the kids are so much smarter than the grown-ups." —San Diego Jewish World
"A multicultural winner." —Foreword Reviews
Reviews
"Smatterings of Yiddish, warm illustrations, and a diverse cast make this picture book a multicultural winner."
"The Chelm stories continue to stand the test of time . . . The Chelmites portrayed in The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon put a new twist on an old theme: the children are wiser, savvier, and far more logical than their parents could ever hope to be."
"Centuries-old folktales transposed into a modern setting beget a cognitive dissonance that may have little ones pointing to present-day foils of smartphones and Google. The back matter features a helpful Yiddish glossary."