Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition by Nina Jaffe; Illustrated by Louise August
	List Price:   $17.95 Unit Price:   $14.36 You Save:   $3.59 (20%) ISBN-10:   0805043845 ISBN-13:   9780805043846 Publisher:   Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Category:   Folklore/Fairy Tales Pub. Date:   September 1998 Pages:   32 Format:   Hardcover; Cloth over boards Ages:   4 to 9 Grades:   ps to 4
Subjects
JEWS_FOLKLORE
Description/Notes
In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song. A Yiddish folktale that combines King Lear with Cinderella & casts Elijah the Prophet in the role of fairy godmother. Many years ago in Poland, there lived a rabbi who had a wife and three daughters. One day, the rabbi asks his children how much they love him. His youngest daughter, Mireleh, declares that she loves her father the way meat loves salt. For this she is banished. In this flavorful Jewish Cinderella tale, young Mireleh courageous journey is peppered with a perfect blend of magic and romance, leading to a reconciliation with her beloved father. Full-color illustrations.