In this retelling of a Jewish folktale, Jacob tries to stump Rachel with his best riddles but fails repeatedly.
When a young woman in need of help presents Rachel and Jacob with the trickiest riddles of all, they discover the only way to solve them is to work together.
January 1, 2010
Young Rachel loves to tell and solve riddles. She meets her match in Jacob, and the two try to outdo one another. The lighthearted text includes occasional Yiddish words. Energetic illustrations convey Rachel and Jacob's competitive spirits.
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