The Bachelor and the Bean
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Book Overview
A Jewish folktale from Morocco When a grumpy old bachelor loses his last bean down a well, he is hopping mad. To his amazement, a devilish imp leaps out of the well and gives him a magic pot to keep him quiet. After hearing what the pot can do, a neighbor a mean, jealous old lady steals the bachelor's pot, replacing it with a useless one of her own. The grumpy old bachelor is incensed, but when he eventually butts heads with the grumpy old thief, it turns out she is more of a match for him than he had ever bargained for. The shenanigans in this sprightly illustrated folktale demonstrate with aplomb that romance, like magic, sometimes lurks in unexpected places.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0374304785
ISBN13:9780374304782
Release Date:March 2003
Publisher:Farrar Straus Giroux
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.82 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.6" x 11.9"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Beautiful book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book has a great story and beautiful illustrations. It is especially interesting to read it as an adult, because it reflects the reality of alike people being attracted to each other not only for their qualities, but also for their less than desirable traits.
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