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How Yussel Caught the Gefilte Fish: A Shabbos Story
40 pp.
| Dutton |
March, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-525-45449-7$$16.99
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Katya Krenina.
A young boy accompanies his father for the first time to catch the fish that will be made into gefilte fish for the Sabbath meal. Sunrise, sunset, and candles provide different kinds of light in the illustrations of early morning fishing and festive family meals. The boy's pleasure and excitement and the strong family feeling add up to a Shabbos treat. A recipe is appended. Glos.