The Cow of No Color

Riddle Stories and Justice Tales from Around the World

Nina Jaffe and Steve Zeitlin; Illustrated by Whitney Sherman

Henry Holt and Co.

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In this outstanding multicultural collection from the authors of the prizewinning While Standing on One Foot, readers must try to outsmart evil kings, answer questions from Death, even puzzle with angels over the justice of God. Every tale returns to the most basic question: What is fair?

With tales from Africa, Asia, and Europe, from Irish, Jews, and Muslims, from American schools and courtrooms, The Cow of No Color is truly an international gathering. Ranging from tricks to watch for in playground games to big issues to ponder for a lifetime, here is a book with insights and challenges for every member of every family.

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Nina Jaffe and Steve Zeitlin; Illustrated by Whitney Sherman

Nina Jaffe is on the graduate faculty of the Bank Street College of Education. She is the author of many outstanding books for young readers, including The Way Meat Loves Salt.

Steve Zeitlin has a Ph.D. in urban folklore and is the director of City Lore in New York City. He is the editor of Because God Loves Stories, a collection of Jewish folktales.

Whitney Sherman is on the faculty at the Maryland Institute, College of Art, in Baltimore.

Nina Jaffe
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The Cow of No Color
Riddle Stories and Justice Tales from Around the World
Nina Jaffe and Steve Zeitlin; Illustrated by Whitney Sherman

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NCSS-CBC Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, Alabama Children's Choice Book Award

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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Henry Holt and Co.
October 1998
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780805037364
ISBN10: 0805037365
Middle-Grade Nonfiction
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, 128 pages
Age Range: 8 to 12
Grade Range: 4 to 7 Information for Librarians

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F&P Level A-Z: U

$18.95
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