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When the Chickens Went on Strike: A Rosh Hoshanah Tale
When the Chickens Went on Strike A Rosh Hoshanah Tale Author:Erica Silverman During Rosh Hashanah, a young boy overhears the chickens in his village planning a strike. They are sick of being used for Kapores, a custom practiced in his Russian village where people wave chickens over their heads to erase bad deeds. But the boy needs Kapores! How else will he make his father proud? He tries to warn his father, but the... more » villagers cannot find a way to bring the chickens back to the village. Finally, the boy makes his own plea. Will the chickens listen or will he find a new way to overcome his bad behavior? A Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Young Readers A New York Public Library"100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" Selection An NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies« less