Description
Joel weaves together tales of beggars, bakers and babies, as well as politeness, pregnancy and pickpockets in this collection of international folktales, which has now been designated as a “Parents’ Choice Classic.” Music from around the world complements the stories, which come from Ireland, China, England and especially Chelm, the mythical Jewish town of fools.
The title story itself is a classic, from Jerusalem, recounting the meeting of King Solomon and Ashmodai, King of the Demons, in which Solomon gambles his entire kingdom – and loses – so as to learn the “secret of iluuuuuusion!” This story would later become one of the two title stories in Joel’s book, The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness. On this recording, however, you can hear Joel tell it in all it’s glory and humor.
Great stories for kids and adults, ideal for carpools and long trips, this CD makes a great gift.
Tracks:
1. The King’s Riddles – Ireland
2. Stories of the Fools of Chelm – Poland & California
3. Be Polite and The Pickpocket – China & England
4. The Beggar King and The Field of Two Brothers –
tales from the old city of Jerusalem – Israel
