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Something from Nothing

by Phoebe Gilman

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ISBN13: 9780590472807
ISBN10: 0590472801
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Standard
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The blanket Joseph's grandfather made him is transformed into many things as the years go by: a jacket, a vest, a tie, a handkerchief--and finally a button. Gilman's modern adaptation and lively illustrations turn this favorite Jewish tale into a contemporary classic.

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A blanket that Joseph's grandfather made him is gradually transformed into many things, from a jacket to a button to the subject of a tender story.
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frugalscholar, February 2, 2009 (view all comments by frugalscholar)
One of my favorite children's books. This is from an old tale about a coat that becomes a vest and, eventually, a button, and finally, a story! Truly a wonderful lesson in frugality.

The illustrations are great. As we watch Joseph's family grow and change, we also see the mouse family below the floor. They too are making something from nothing.

A Jewish-themed book. Even the mice have Hebrew lessons!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780590472807
Author:
Gilman, Phoebe
Publisher:
Scholastic Press
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Juvenile literature
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title
Subject:
Jews
Subject:
Ethnic - General
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
People & Places - General
Subject:
Folklore, jewish
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Copyright:
1992
Series Volume:
85126
Publication Date:
October 1993
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
11.57x9.09x.45 in. 1.04 lbs.
Age Level:
05-11
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