The Hardest Word
A Yom Kippur Story
Loosely based on the Hasidic legend “The Tear of Repentance”, The Hardest Word is a story about forgiveness.
The Ziz, a wonderful bird who lived long ago, is so big and clumsy that he can’t keep from bumping into things. When a tree he knocks over destroys the children’s garden, he seeks God’s help to fix things. “Bring me the hardest word,” God instructs him, and the Ziz flies off to search. He brings back words like rhinocerous, rock, and Rumplestiltskin, but none is acceptable, until he makes an important discovery.
Praise for The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
“This delightful take, featuring a loveable, klutzy bird teaching the essential lessons of the High Holidays, is just perfect! . . . This book is a must!” —San Diego Jewish Times
“The very complicated lessons of atonement and forgiveness on Yom Kippur are introduced to children in a warm and humorous story.”—Washington Jewish Week
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Author: Jacqueline Jules
Jacqueline Jules is an award-winning author and poet. Her many children’s books include The Hardest Word (National Jewish Book Award finalist), What a Way to Start the New Year! A Rosh Hashanah Story, and Moses and the Runaway Lamb. She lives in Long Island, New York.
Illustrator: Katherine Janus Kahn
Katherine Janus Kahn studied Fine Arts at the Bezalel School in Jerusalem and at the University of Iowa. She has illustrated many children’s books including Kar-Ben’s popular Sammy Spider series. She lives in Wheaton, Maryland.
Awards
- Joan G. Sugarman Children's Book Award Honorable Mention
- National Jewish Book Award Finalist
- Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable
Reviews
AJL Newsletter
San Diego Jewish Times
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
“Children and adults alike will enjoy this exceptionally unique Yom Kippur story.”