Zhen Yu and the Snake
When Zhen Yu strays from her father and gets lost at the market while looking at jade, her father meets a fortune-teller in tattered robes. “You will find your daughter where green stones glitter like a serpent’s skin,” says the fortune-teller, “but I must warn you about another snake . . .”
Based on the Talmudic tale of Rabbi Akiva’s daughter and a snake.
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Awards
- Notable AwardNotable Award Sydney Taylor Book Award Picture Book Notable
- Tablet Magazine's Best Jewish Children's Books of 2023
Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“A sweet story in a little-known Chinese Jewish setting that models community and responsibility for others.” —Children’s Literature
Kirkus Reviews
“A novel take on a traditional tale.”―Kirkus Reviews
Asian Review of Books
“A gripping tale that is enhanced with lively illustrations from Metallinou. Together the story and images make for a remarkable and unique picture book.”―Asian Review of Books
Sydney Taylor Shmooze
“This story is an excellent and rich addition to Jewish children’s literature.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze