The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol - Kimmel, Eric A
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Quick-witted, clever, and funny, the legendary Hershel of Ostropol is one of folklore's great tricksters. This collection of stories follows the celebrated Jewish folk hero as he outwits everyone: stingy innkeepers, fierce bandits, even his own father. Caldecott Medalist Hyman provides the illustrations and cover art.

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Quick-witted, clever, and funny, the legendary Hershel of Ostropol is one of folklore's great tricksters. This collection of stories follows the celebrated Jewish folk hero as he outwits everyone: stingy innkeepers, fierce bandits, even his own father. Caldecott Medalist Hyman provides the illustrations and cover art.
Autorenporträt
Eric A. Kimmel, known for his retellings of Jewish folktales, is the author of more than a hundred children's books, including Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, another classic tale also illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Eric is a five-time winner of the National Jewish Book award, and the recipient of a Sydney Taylor Lifetime Achievement award. Many of his titles have won state awards and appeared on school and library recommended lists. One of the most distinguished and celebrated illustrators of her generation, Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for St. George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honors for A Child's Calendar, by John Updike, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Little Red Riding Hood. Born in Philadelphia, she lived most of her life in New Hampshire.