A Sack Full of Feathers
Written by Debby Waldman
Illustrated by Cindy Revell
Orca Book Publishers

In an age where gossip is an accepted form of news, A Sack Full of Feathers by Debby Waldman and Cindy Revell, looks at the harmful nature of telling tall tales.

Yankel loves to pass along "the latest news" to all of his friends. Unfortunately, he's so eager to gossip that he never stays long enough to hear the end of the story. Soon, he's spreading rumours about every person he sees. The wise rabbi, who watches Yankel spread his stories, decides it's time for the boy to learn the error of his ways.This Kabalah inspired tale likens spreading gossip to feathers being released in the wind. Once you pass along a rumour, you can never take it back. This delightful story teaches children to think before they speak and to always be truthful. A wonderful folk tale!

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