num_pages: 104
description: Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer introduces readers to the village of Chelm in this Newbery Honor Book. Chelm is a village of fools. The most famous fools—the oldest and the greatest—are the seven Elders. But there are lesser fools too: a silly irresponsible bridegroom; four sisters who mix up their feed in bed one night; a young man who imagines himself dead. Here are seven magical folktales spun by a master storyteller, that speak of fools, devils, schlemiels, and even heroes—like Zlateh the goat. The New York Times called Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories , "beautiful stories for children, written by a master." The New York Book Review said, "This book is a triumph. If you have no older children on your list, buy it for yourself." Singer's extraordinary book of folklore is illustrated by Maurice Sendak, who won a Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are . Supports the Common Core State Standards
language: English
title: Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories
titlecomplete: Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories
genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Folk Tales, Jewish, Middle Grade, Classics, Childrens, Fantasy, Judaism, Folklore
ratings_count: 793
awards: awardedAt: -94665600000
name: Newbery Medal
publisher: HarperCollins