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Fowles, Shelley
1 Reviews
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K-3
In this Moroccan Jewish folktale, a grumpy old bachelor drops a bean down a well and wakes an imp who gives him a magic pot. This gift arouses the jealousy of an old woman, who turns out to be his perfect match ("Such a nasty temper! Such awful manners...What a wonderful woman!"). Whimsical illustrations rendered in a cheerful palette and filled with Moroccan details enhance this silly, warm-hearted tale.
Reviewer: Pamela McCuen
1 reviews
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