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Right Side Up: Adventures in Chelm
Chelm for a new generation with humorous edgy illustrations in a timeless old country setting and a modern gender balance.
- GenresChildrens
96 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2019
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About the author
Eric A. Kimmel
162 books112 followersEric A. Kimmel is an American author of more than 150 children's books. His works include Caldecott Honor Book Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman), Sydney Taylor Book Award winners The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon's Monster, and Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale.
Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lafayette College in 1967, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois in 1973. He taught at Indiana University at South Bend, and at Portland State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Education.
Kimmel lives with his wife, Doris, in Portland, Oregon.
Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lafayette College in 1967, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois in 1973. He taught at Indiana University at South Bend, and at Portland State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Education.
Kimmel lives with his wife, Doris, in Portland, Oregon.
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March 25, 2020
Oh my gosh. If you need a laugh - many laughs even, read this book.
This book is a retelling of "Twelve Wise Men of Chelm," which is a Yiddish classic. You do not need to be Jewish or religious in any way to appreciate the well-meaning humor in this book.
It's especially good as a read aloud (and a bonus, if you have heard Kimmel speak, is that is voice rings true as you read, making it even more funny. Note to the editor - have Eric do the audio book!).
Each of the twelve stories is silly upon silly upon outrageously silly. Kids will definitely get a kick out of it, although I think any person of any age could appreciate it.
Highly recommend.
This book is a retelling of "Twelve Wise Men of Chelm," which is a Yiddish classic. You do not need to be Jewish or religious in any way to appreciate the well-meaning humor in this book.
It's especially good as a read aloud (and a bonus, if you have heard Kimmel speak, is that is voice rings true as you read, making it even more funny. Note to the editor - have Eric do the audio book!).
Each of the twelve stories is silly upon silly upon outrageously silly. Kids will definitely get a kick out of it, although I think any person of any age could appreciate it.
Highly recommend.
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