The Misshapen Hamantasch: A Purim Story - Paperback

by Joseph B. Meszler (Author), Joelle M. Reizes (Author), Kris Graves (Illustrator)

A small ball of dough is excited to become a hamantasch, a cookie with filling for the Jewish holiday of Purim. But when a child's hands leave lumps and leaks, it starts to feel insecure. Will anyone still think it is delicious? A holiday story for all people of every size and shape.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler is the spiritual leader of Temple Sinai in Sharon, MA and a noted Jewish educator and activist. He is the author of several books, educational manuals, and children's stories. He is married with two children. He is Joelle M. Reizes' younger brother, but he is a foot taller. ** Joelle M. Reizes is a mother of three who writes adult fantasy fiction under the nom de plume, JD Blackrose (www.slipperywords.com). Under that name, she wrote Seder in Space and Other Tales and contributed a short story to the Jewish Book of Horror, as well as writing other Jewish-themed fiction. She spends much of her time herding words into sentences, trying to get them in the correct order. She is Rabbi Joseph Meszler's big sister, although she is a foot shorter. ** Kris Graves has been drawing since they were a tiny sprite. After winning a county-wide art competition in the 4th grade, they set their sights on a life of artistry and cats.