Illustrated by Seymour Chwast
Rating: Additional
Rating: Additional
Roaring Brook, 2007, $15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7614-5353-6
Age Level: 4-8 years
In his afterward, Rabbi Michael Strassfeld writes that Had Gadya was designed to provoke the interest of children. While this story may not circulate well in a public library, it certainly is interesting and educational, in a very simple way. Through light-hearted singing and childlike illustration, a symbolic tale of Jewish belief and survivial through the ages is told. The ending may turn some off, but it is the most impactful way to portray this Jewish folk song.
Reviewer: Monica Barrette, Orange Public Library
