How Yussel Caught the Gefilte Fish

by Charlotte Herman, Katya Krenina

The quiet joy of the Sabbath combines with the fun of a father-son outing in this story of Yussel, who is finally old enough to take his first trip with Papa to catch the weekly gefilte fish.

Genres: Jewish, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1999

About the author

Charlotte Herman is the author of many beloved books for children, including the acclaimed Millie Cooper series and The House on Walenska Street. Like Dorrie, Charlotte possesses a lifelong love of family, chocolate malteds, and hot fudge sundaes. She makes her home outside of Chicago.

Reviews

[Lauren Bull]

I promise I’m not trying to cheat my way through the reading goal, I just wanted you all to know that I know how Yussel caught the gefilte fish.

[Shoshanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this very sweet story of a boy named Yussel helping his dad fish for the fish his mom will make into special gefilte fish for Shabbos! I love that Yussel loved gefilte fish. I feel like Ivan Brickman and I are the only ones who love it!!!