Shoham Smith
Author
Language
English
Description
Young Akiva was a goatherd. He was good at his job and content with his life, except for one thing – he had never learnt to read. One fateful day he decided it was time to change this…
This is the inspirational story of Rabbi Akiva's personal journey from poor goatherd to a leading scholar. Elegant prose from renowned author Shoham Smith and striking illustrations from award-winning artist Vali Mintzi illuminate this beautiful and universal tale...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When a magician offers a poor man and his family seven years of good luck, he is surprised that they have no use for a life of wealth. These refreshing down-to-earth characters are happy with their simple life together. Based on the Yiddish tale by I. L. Peretz, this story will charm readers. Bright and colorful illustrations pair beautifully in this witty retelling. An endnote explains the context of the story and the history of the original Yiddish...