New Releases by Eric A. Kimmel

While trying to play the games at a seemingly harmless Website, Jess and her friend Matt are sucked into a cyberworld filled with characters from familiar fairy tales, all controlled by the evil Granny Goose.

Jewish folklore comes to life in this magical Hanukkah story! On the first night of Hanukkah, two tricky devils arrive in the town of Brisk to cause mischief. They use a magic word " Zigazak!" to make dreidels dance and latkes fly. The good citizens of Brisk panic and appeal to their wise rabbi for help. He triumphs over the devils in a contest of wits, and soon sends them packing. But his real triumph is the ability to see the good in all things, even devils'' tricks, helping the townsfolk enjoy their most magical Hanukkah ever. "The most imaginative Hannukah tale of the season." -- Publishers Weekly An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book for Young Readers

Includes: "Anansi & the Moss-Covered Rock," "Anansi & the Talking Melon" & "Anansi Goes Fishing."

Jess and her friend Matthew find themselves drawn into a computer game in which they must defeat an evil wizard in order to save a friendly centaur, an elf, as well as King Arthur and some of his companions.

Tells the story of why snakes have no legs, have a forked tongue and why the shed their skin.

A kind and honest young pirate and his ragamuffin crew thwart evil pirates by rescuing and giving riches to the innocent and the poor.

The way of the Warrior The samurai warriors of ancient Japan were taught to fight with their hearts and minds as well as with their swords. But even the best of training doesn''t prepare a samurai for every situation... A lone samurai is attacked by two Ronin--can he keep his head and come out of it alive? Can a samurai with a reputation for being unlucky to defeat a ferocious dragon and regain his honor? A brave girl fights tradition to learn swordmanship, but can she master the arts of the samurai?

Collects twelve read-aloud stories offering a range of themes from whimsical and fun to inspirational and mystical.

In this version of the Gingerbread Man, a little tortilla jumps off the griddle and runs into the Texas desert.

Cowboy Lucky Doolin makes a deal with the Devil, agreeing not to wash, shave, or change his clothes for seven years, thus earning a fortune and the hand of his true love.

Drawing on traditional Jewish folklore, these Hanukkah stories relate the antics of the people of Chelm, thought--perhaps incorrectly--to be a town of fools.

Why does a bar mitzvah (BM) happen at age 13? Where did the elaborate rituals come from and how are they relevant today? What does it feel like to experience a BM? Kimmel answers these questions and more, providing historical background, explanations of rituals, and real-life bar mitzvah stories. This is a book not only for every pre-bar mitzvah boy, but for anyone who wants to learn about the beliefs, philosophies, and history of the Jewish religion. Illustrated with woodcuts. "A thorough well-written account of the ceremony and rituals involved in a 13 year-old boy''s confirmation in the Jewish faith. interspersed with fascinating and sometimes deeply moving vignettes in which boys and men of various ages share memories of their own bar mitzvah experiences."

The King of Spain''s fondness for a louse that bit him leads to good fortune for a clever peasant.

When an old lady swindles him out of his magic dreidels, Jacob tries to get them back in time for the family''s Hanukkah celebration.

This swashbuckling tall tale of seafaring adventure will appeal to sailors and landlubbers alike. Eric A. Kimmel''s original tale of the Pacific Northwest is beautifully illustrated by Michael Steirnagle''s colorful pastels. Full color.

A clever rooster retrieves his diamond button from a thieving sultan.

A retelling of a Russian fairy tale in which an archer assigned many dangerous quests by the greedy, cruel czar wins a crown and the woman of his dreams.

Examples of Eric Kimmel''s work illustrate some of the steps an author goes through before publication, including draft revision and working with editors.

A clever but poor cavalier wins the hand of his true love by outwitting her father, the wealthy mayor of Seville.

When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a towel and comb given to her by the witch''s cat.

Don Aurelio falls in love with a witch who has a beautiful face but fails to heed her special instructions.

With the aid of a perfect peach, a silver fife, and his own resources, Petit Jean outwits a dishonest king and wins the hand of a princess.

On his way to get an egg for his mother the night before Hanukkah, a young boy encounters a group of mischievous fairies who take him on an adventure to Jerusalem.

When her newly bought pig won''t go over the stile, an old woman tries to enlist the aid of some reluctant helpers so that she can get home that night.

Mother goat rescues her seven kids after they are swallowed by a wicked wolf.

On the first night of Chanukkah, Old Bear wanders into Bubba Brayna''s house and receives a delicious helping of potato latkes when she mistakes him for the rabbi.

To avoid paying the Widow Macrae the four dollars and fifty cents he owes her, deadbeat cowboy Shorty Long plays dead and almost gets buried alive.

Neither avalanche, nor Indians, nor flooding river can keep a daring young stage coach driver from delivering Senator McCorkle to the train station on time.

The foolish people of Chelm are tricked by a peddler into buying and decorating a Chanukkah tree on Christmas Eve, but after becoming disillusioned they rediscover its worth and beauty.