It Could Always Be Worse
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once upon a time a poor unfortunate man lived with his mother, his wife, and his six children in a one-room hut. because they were so crowded, the children often fought and the man and his wife argued. When the poor man was unable to stand it any longer, he ran to the rabbi for help. As he follows the rabbi's unlikely advice, the poor man's life goes from bad to worse, with increasingly uproarious results. In his little hut, silly calamity follows foolish catastrophe, all memorably depicted in full-color illustrations that are both funnier and lovelier than any this distinguished artist has done in the past. it could always be worse is a 1977 New York Times Book review notable children's book of the year and outstanding book of the year, and a 1978 Caldecott Honoree book. . Review: Valued addition to our family's library - An amazing folk tale that is beautifully illustrated and well-written, teaching lessons about proportionality and patience Review: Good Value - Very nice story. Great for Ages 2-100! Delivery was excellent. Book looked Brand new!
| Best Sellers Rank | #658,110 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #434 in Multicultural Tales & Myths for Children #853 in Religious Fiction for Children #3,143 in Library & Information Science |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 331 Reviews |
B**D
Valued addition to our family's library
An amazing folk tale that is beautifully illustrated and well-written, teaching lessons about proportionality and patience
V**D
Good Value
Very nice story. Great for Ages 2-100! Delivery was excellent. Book looked Brand new!
A**N
Perfect for nursery group reading
The best kind of picture book for older children. Makes them think. Perfect for nursery groups. Very, very funny. And the usual Zemach illustrations that are so enriching.
A**R
Great story
Excellent book. Drawings are fun. The story is great for the whole family as the moral cause you to stop and reflect on your problems
R**L
Hilarious Story with a Strong Moral
This was one of my favorite books as a child, and it is still as funny today as it was then. 'It Could Always be Worse' is a Yiddish folktale. It tells the story of a poor, unfortunate, hardworking man who lives in an extremely small house with his wife and children. One day, unable to take it any longer, he visits his Rabbi and asks for his advice. The Rabbi tells him to go home and bring his chickens, rooster and goose inside to live with them. Much hilarity ensues. This charming story about being grateful for what you have, and remembering that no matter how bad your situation seems, it could always be worse, is a delightful read. The beautiful, heavily detailed, illustrations give the story a strong sense of time and place. And, if you are fortunate to have a Grandparent with an Eastern European/Yiddish accent to read it to you, all the better. Practically perfect.
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