With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba

With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba - Hardcover

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With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba

With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba - Hardcover

by Jennifer Stempel
$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 

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by Jennifer Stempel (Author), Libi Axelrod (Illustrator)

A Cuban-Jewish girl and her abuelita transform a beloved dress into treasured symbols of community and tradition. A heartwarming tale of resilience, creativity, and celebration--stitched together with love, faith, and a little lo que sea.

Romi lives with her abuelita in the small Jewish community in Santiago de Cuba. They don't have much here, but with a little imagination and lo que sea, they'll make it work-- so an outgrown dress becomes a blanket becomes a prayer tallis becomes a wedding chuppah and ultimately becomes a symbol at the center of this community's celebrations. Author, Jennifer Stempel has woven her own Cuban Jewish heritage into this heartwarming folktale. Readers will delight in Libi Axelrod's detailed illustrations which highlight the rich traditions of this unique community.

Author Biography

Jennifer Stempel is a classically trained storyteller and writer, who frequently taps into her mixed Cuban and Jewish heritage to weave tales that engage, inspire, and enlighten. Based in St. Louis, MO, Jennifer is married to her college sweetheart, and is the mother of two wonderful storytellers.

Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.8 IN
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
ISBN9781962011068
Author Jennifer Stempel
PublisherKalaniot Books
GenreChildren and Family
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages32
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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