The Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster and Other Jewish Stories
Worth buying if: You enjoy Ann Jungman's warm retellings of Jewish folktales.
Skip it if: You expect a scholarly anthology of Jewish texts and historical commentary.
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Summary
Ann Jungman's The Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster and Other Jewish Stories gathers short, illustrated Jewish tales—trickster episodes, wisdom parables, and cultural legends—adapted for family reading with clear moral twists and playful characters.
Why this book now
Rediscovering folktales and cultural memory makes Jungman's collection timely for families and classrooms seeking Jewish stories beyond holiday frameworks.
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- You enjoy Ann Jungman's warm retellings of Jewish folktales.
- You want short, illustrated moral stories for family reading.
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- You expect a scholarly anthology of Jewish texts and historical commentary.
- You need long-form novels or deep theological analysis.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781845077938
Worth buying if: You enjoy Ann Jungman's warm retellings of Jewish folktales.
Skip it if: You expect a scholarly anthology of Jewish texts and historical commentary.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 96 pages of short tales and likely illustrations, this Frances Lincoln paperback fits single-sitting reads or several brief family-story sessions.
What stands out here
This Frances Lincoln edition highlights Jungman's adaptations of Jewish legends with child-friendly language and accessible moral punchlines.
Best way to approach it
Read aloud to children or dip into individual stories; treat each tale as a self-contained parable to discuss afterward.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9781845077938
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