Children's books about golems?

Derek Janssen wrote:
 > Peter Meilinger wrote:
 >
  >> A friend of mine is looking for a list of books that are
  >> about golems or involve golems. I think variations on the
  >> original legend would be especially helpful. Can anyone point me
  >> towards some appropriate books?
 >
 >
 > If you want to promote the "Jewish folk history" angle, Barbara Rogasky
 > did a version for Trina Schart Hyman's illustrations--
 > Otherwise, the Isaac Bashevis Singer version is considered the "standard".

There's "Golem", by David Wisniewski. The story is a retelling
of the legend, and at the end there's a further page of text
about the legend. The artwork is stunning.

Michael, it's a little disturbing, though
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In article <bjprv7$7qt$2@news3.bu.edu>, mellnger.DeleteThis@bu.edu says...
 > A friend of mine is looking for a list of books that are
 > about golems or involve golems. I think variations on the
 > original legend would be especially helpful. Can anyone
 > point me towards some appropriate books?

If variation is what you want, Terry Pratchett's _Feet of Clay_ should
fit the bill. Anything Pratchett touches just naturally winds up about
three knight's moves over from the original.

Cory Panshin<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Children's books about golems? 

In article <bjprv7$7qt$2@news3.bu.edu>, mellnger.TakeThisOut@bu.edu says...
 > A friend of mine is looking for a list of books that are
 > about golems or involve golems. I think variations on the
 > original legend would be especially helpful. Can anyone
 > point me towards some appropriate books?

Warning: It should be noted that Terry Pratchett, although widely
beloved by the more imaginative twelve-and-ups of my acquaintance, is not
a children's author and would not be appropriate for eight-year-olds.

Cory Panshin<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Children's books about golems? 

Thanks, folks! I've passed along your suggestions to my friend
and she's very grateful to all of you.

Pete
 >> Stay informed about: Children's books about golems?