The Day the Rabbi Disappeared

Winner of the Aesop Prize of the American Folklore Society for 2000! Named a 2000 Notable Book for Older Children by the Association of Jewish Libraries, and a 2000 Notable Book for Children by Smithsonian Magazine! In this remarkable holiday collection, rabbis famous for their knowledge and special powers bring about miracles, reveal the secret meanings of dreams and names, and contend with angels and enchantments. Each of these tales from around the world combines elements of magic with a link to a Jewish holiday. These memorable stories, passed down orally for many generations, have been collected for the first time here, and are enriched by Monique Passicot's luminous illustrations. Howard Schwartz, noted folklore scholar and storyteller, is the author of more than 20 books for readers of all ages. He is a professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Monique Passicot is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her award-winning, colored-pencil work has been featured in juried shows from Portland to Paris and is represented by several galleries. Book jacket.