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It Could Always Be Worse : A Yiddish Folk Tale (Caldecott Honor Book) by Margot Zemach (1990, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-100374436363
ISBN-139780374436360
eBay Product ID (ePID)152106
Product Key Features
Book TitleIt Could Always Be Worse : a Yiddish Folk Tale (Caldecott Honor Book)
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHumorous Stories, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, Religious / Jewish
Publication Year1990
IllustratorYes, Zemach, Margot
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorMargot Zemach
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight4.9 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN76-053895
ReviewsThe familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help. . .Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto., The familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help. . .Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto." --Starred, "The Horn Book", The familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help. . .Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto." --Starred, The Horn Book, "The familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help...Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto." --Starred, The Horn Book, The familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help. . .Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto.", "The familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help. . .Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto." -- Starred, The Horn Book
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisMargot Zemach's It Could Always Be Worse is a 1977 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year, an Outstanding Book of the Year, and a 1978 Caldecott Honor Book. Once upon a time a poor unfortunate man lived with his mother, his wife, and his six children in a one-room hut. Because they were so crowded, the children often fought and the man and his wife argued. When the poor man was unable to stand it any longer, he ran to the Rabbi for help. As he follows the Rabbi's unlikely advice, the poor man's life goes from bad to worse, with increasingly uproarious results. In his little hut, silly calamity follows foolish catastrophe, all memorably depicted in full-color illustrations that are both funnier and lovelier than any this distinguished artist has done in the past., Once upon a time a poor unfortunate man lived with his mother, his wife, and his six children in a one-room hut. Because they were so crowded, the children often fought and the man and his wife argued. When the poor man was unable to stand it any longer, he ran to the Rabbi for help. As he follows the Rabbi's unlikely advice, the poor man's life goes from bad to worse, with increasingly uproarious results. In his little hut, silly calamity follows foolish catastrophe, all memorably depicted in full-color illustrations that are both funnier and lovelier than any this distinguished artist has done in the past. It Could Always Be Worse is a 1977 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, and a 1978 Caldecott Honor Book.
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- May 13, 2021
Perfect gift for any person with young children around
A neighbor gave this book to my family many years ago when me and my siblings were young, and now it is a book that my mom and I give out as baby/toddler gifts. Very good message, and people seem to really enjoy it and wonder why they had never heard of it before. One of the few books that I am willing to buy new, since it is so important and has been treasured by our family for so many years.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 26, 2018
It honestly could be worse.
This is a story that has been on my favorites list for awhile. It is a great way to be reminded that, indeed, things could be worse. In fact, if you had to live under the conditions that the poor misfortunate man, center of the story, lived under, you would also be upset. However, the man learns that his original circumstances were peaceful and happy when compared to the upheaval of the barnyard being inside his humble home.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 22, 2016
Life Lesson with Humor
Years ago my children really enjoyed this book which teaches a valuable life lesson with humor...now I plan to share it with my grandchildren!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 23, 2016
Good Book!
Enjoyed this story of a man that learns to be thankful for what he has... because in the end... It could ALWAYS be worse!Verified purchase: Yes
- Apr 15, 2020
Great art - fun story about appreciating what we have.
Great little story about appreciating what we have. Art is hilarious! Enjoyed since I was a kid.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 22, 2018
Funny and educational
Teaches well a very important moral of being grateful and in a very humorous way.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 06, 2021
Quiet time & relaxed
An enjoyable read for any age😊 love the illustrationsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
