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Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year Hardcover - 2000

by Eric A. Kimmel; Jon J. Muth (Illustrator)

In this engaging Rosh Hashanah story based on a Hasidic tale, Gershon the baker has a big lesson to learn about taking responsibility for his own actions. Through this tale's metaphor, readers learn the meaning of both responsibility and forgiveness. Full-color illustrations.


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Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner

Author Eric A. Kimmel Named Winner of 2024 Regina Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Children's Literature

There was once a baker named Gershon who was a sinner. His sins were the common ordinary stuff; a few little lies, a broken promise, a temper lost for no reason. But unlike most people, Gershon never regretted what he had done. He never apologized or asked anyone's forgiveness. Why should he? He merely swept the little monsters up and tossed them into the celler. Then, once a year, on Rosh Hashanah, he would stuff them in a sack and throw them into the sea. Why should he bother asking anyone for forgiveness when getting rid of them was so easy?

It was only a matter of time, though, before Gershon's bad ways caught up with him. And they did come back to haunt him. One day, as his two children played by the sea, those sins he thought he'd gotten rid of had grown into a giant sea monster! Now they threatened what was most dear to him: his beloved children. Was it too late for Gershon to save them from his own mistakes?

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  • Title Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year
  • Author Eric A. Kimmel; Jon J. Muth (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic Press, New York
  • Date 2000-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780439108393 / 043910839X
  • Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.57 x 9.26 x 0.35 in (29.39 x 23.52 x 0.89 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 620
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Jewish
    • Holiday: Rosh Hoshanah
    • Religious Orientation: Jewish
  • Library of Congress subjects Folklore, Jews
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99046986
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.208

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Citations

  • ALA Notable Children's Books, 01/01/2001, Page 1382
  • Booklist, 10/01/2000, Page 362
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2000, Page 587
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2000, Page 101
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 10/01/2000, Page 1425
  • New York Times, 09/17/2000, Page 32
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/28/2000, Page 78
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2000, Page 219

About the author

Eric A. Kimmel is an American Jewish author of more than 50 children's books.
Jon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book Zen Shorts, Addy's Cup of Sugar, Stone Soup, and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review called "quietly life-changing." His books have been translated into more than 23 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing, and chado, "the way of tea." Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, The Mystery Play by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Wake, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on Havoc & Wolverine: Meltdown, J. M. DeMatteis on Moonshadow and Silver Surfer, and with Stanislaw Lem on The Seventh Voyage which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.
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