Yakov boasts of his daughter's abilities but doesn't allow Gittel to speak for herself until the day she makes an Elijah cup which amazes even her father.
The Halloween house, occupied by a variety of creatures, including werewolves, witches, bats, and skeletons, turns out to be an unfortunate choice as a hideout for a couple of escaped convicts.
A cozy visit with her friend Rabbit, featuring a soft flannel nightie and hot carrot soup, convinces a skeptical Badger that you really can be warm in winter.
Presents a Jewish version of the Cinderella story, in which a poor but educated young woman captivates her Prince Charming--a rabbi's son--at a Purim ball.
Describes some events in the life of Sholem Rabinowitz, the Yiddish author whose pen name was Sholom Aleichem, and who wrote stories about Jewish life in nineteenth-century Russia.
