Why read Big Bad Wolf's Yom Kippur?

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"This sweet, humorous tale conveys the meaning of this important Jewish holiday in a way that's understandable for children. Its premise proves it's easy to err on the side of good; each of us has kindness within, and it's satisfying to let it show." --Kirkus Reviews

In this fractured fairy…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Big Bad Wolf's Yom Kippur as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Martha Seif Simpson

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I’m a big fan of fractured fairy tales, and this book about the Big Bad Wolf repenting on Yom Kippur works really well.

At first, Wolf agrees to go to the synagogue because he thinks it will be a giant lunch buffet. But the rabbi tells the congregants that anyone can become a better person and do good deeds, even Wolf!

I love how Wolf revisits the scenes of some of his baddest moments. He helps Little Red Riding Hood care for her sick granny instead of eating them. Rather than blowing down the houses of the three little pigs,…

From Martha's list on fun picture books about Jewish holidays.