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Kibitzers and Fools
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Kibitzers and Fools Hardback - 2005

by Taback, Simms


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A saying: It pays to have a little chutzpah (nerve).

With Old World charm, universal humor, and just a bit of chutzpah, Simms Taback offers this lively spin on thirteen playful tales—as only he could. Paired with his trademark vibrant and hilarious artwork, these stories illustrate ultimate universal truths and important life lessons, from the difference between a shlemiel and a shlimazel to the idea that just because you can talk doesn’t mean you make sense.Taback delivers the perfect combination of wisdom and humor—just the way your zayda (grandpa) would.

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"A saying: It pays to have a little chutzpah (nerve)."

With Old World charm, universal humor, and just a bit of chutzpah, Simms Taback offers this lively spin on thirteen playful tales--as only he could. Paired with his trademark vibrant and hilarious artwork, these stories illustrate ultimate universal truths and important life lessons, from the difference between a shlemiel and a shlimazel to the idea that just because you can talk doesn't mean you make sense.Taback delivers the perfect combination of wisdom and humor--just the way your zayda (grandpa) would.

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  • Title Kibitzers and Fools
  • Author Taback, Simms
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 48
  • Language EN
  • Publisher Viking Juvenile, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2005-09-08
  • ISBN 9780670059553

About the author

Simms Taback grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cooper Union. He has worked as an art director and a graphic designer, and has taught at the School of Visual Arts and Syracause University. He has illustrated many children's books, including "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Viking)," "Spacy Riddles," "Snakey Riddles," "Buggy Riddles," and "Fishy Riddles" (all written by Katy Hall and lIsa Eisenberg, Dial). His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Honor Award Medal for "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" and a "New York Times" Best Illustrated Children's Book. A father of three and grandfather of three, Mr. Taback lives with his wife in Willow, New York copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.
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