With universal humor and wisdom, Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Simms Tabak offers a lively spin on 13 engaging tales brought to America from Eastern Europe by his grandfather. Peppered with Yiddish words and expressions, the stories answer crucial life questions such as:  "How do you tell the difference between a shlemiel and a shlimazel?...Should you listen to a kibitzer?...What to do if a taylor makes you an ill-fitting suit?" ...
Complete with vibrant, hilarious artwork and Yiddish glossary, this book is a great read-aloud for all ages..