1997 STORYTELLINGWORLD AWARD HONOREEi Compelling,sometimes ethereal.i-- Kirkus Reviewsi Simpleblack-and-white sketches by Rossitza Skortcheva fully complement this engagingcollection which is especially recommended for young people, yet is suitable andentertaining reading for all ages.i-- Midwest Book ReviewThis breakthroughchildrenis book by Sydelle Pearl will quickly find a place in Jewish holidaytraditions. In five original tales, each relating to an important Jewishholiday, Elijah aids those in need, while challenging those who have lost theirfaith. The young prophet is summoned by God to wander the earth for athree-month period in order to observe the Jewish peopleis handling of theTorah. Read along in iLeaves,i as Elijah rewards a poor family that has sold itsmost prized possession for food. iThe Tallisi chronicles the poignantcircumstances of an old, disheveled man and the young boy who writes a prayer onhis behalf. Each of the five tales, accompanied by rich illustrations, providesyoung readers with a beautifully crafted introduction to Elijah, Godis greatmessenger for the Jewish people.

About theAuthor and the IllustratorSydelle Pearl has been writing stories and poems since she was eight yearsold. As a professional storyteller, she has done pioneering outreachstorytelling in various institutions and offers workshops as well as conferencepresentations.RossitzaSkortcheva was born in Bulgaria and currently lives in East Providence, RhodeIsland, where she teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design. She has designedcovers and produced illustrations for more than forty books in Europe and NorthAmerica. Her artwork is in private and state collections, including the NationalArt Gallery in Sofia, Bulgaria.