Inspired by Jewish folklore, this is the story of young Reuven and a giant talking fish. When the villagers realize the fish's scales are real gold, each has good reason to ask for one. Devorah needs clothes for her children. Old Joseph needs money for a cane. The fish has plenty to share, but he grows weak from giving away too much, too fast. Can Reuven stand up to the village and save his friend? Read More
Inspired by Jewish folklore, this is the story of young Reuven and a giant talking fish. When the villagers realize the fish's scales are real gold, each has good reason to ask for one. Devorah needs clothes for her children. Old Joseph needs money for a cane. The fish has plenty to share, but he grows weak from giving away too much, too fast. Can Reuven stand up to the village and save his friend? Read Less
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A sweet story told as a fable that teaches more than one lesson. Firstly, it is simply a sweetly told story. Secondly, it teaches sharing with others, it can also teach an environmental lesson of caring for our world and life in it. Lastly, it teaches that we can be too demanding of those willing to share with us.
The illustrations are soft pastels and quite artistically lovely. They bring a sweetness to this gentle story that enables the reader and listener to experience the joy of the story as well as understanding the need of the lessons.
While inspired by scripture, ââ?¬Å"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.ââ?¬Â? it is not meant to be a literal Bible lesson. The story begins with a boy's father sharing this scripture with him and the boy actually does cast bread upon the waters (feeds the fish).
A lovely book and one I can easily recommend.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review of my own opinions which are freely given
Gissinglover
Jan 18, 2021
Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters
Ecclesiastes 11:1 says "Cast your bread upon the waters, for you shall find it after many days." These Scriptural words become the inspiration for "The Generous Fish" a book for children between 4 and 8 years of age, that teaches the importance of generosity, of protecting the environment, and of not demanding too much of others. Jacqueline Jules, the author of over 40 children's books wrote this tale based on two Jewish stories and Frances Tyrell did the lovely watercolor illustrations.
The story is set in a little Hasidic village by the sea. A father about to go on a long journey teaches his son, Reuven, the value of generosity and kindness using the Ecclesiastes text. Reuven begins sharing his daily bread with a small fish. Soon the fish, Nissim, becomes large and strong. Nissim, a talking fish, befriends Reuven, and the two romp and play in the waters every day. When it is discovered that Nissim's fins are made of gold, each of the villagers naturally want Reuven to pluck them off. Nissim is only too happy to comply. But soon he becomes weak and dispirited and nearly dies. Reuven courageously stands up for his friend and, with the assistance of the town Rabbi, gradually is able to nurse Nissim back to health.
The story is simply and poignantly told with lovely illustrations of the golden fish, of the East European townspeople and their clothing, and of the sea.
Children and their adult readers will enjoy this tale and find much to discuss about generosity and about not overburdening nature and one another. When the villagers at last realize the error of their ways, the rabbi tells Reuven, "you reminded us", "all creatures are important".
Wisdom Tales Press publishes children's books from religious and spiritual traditions around the world. It has published two earlier books by Jacqueline Jules, "Feathers for Peacock" and the award-winning "Never Say a Mean Word Again". I am always inspired when I have the opportunity to read Wisdom Tales children's stories. Wisdom Tales kindly sent me a review copy of this book.
