The Rooster Prince of Breslov

This heartwarming variation of a classic Yiddish folktale, "The Rooster Prince of Breslov," tells the story of a young prince who, after a fit, begins to act and speak only like a rooster. His royal parents are at a loss until a frail, grizzled old man arrives. Instead of trying to force the prince back to normalcy, the wise man joins him under the table, pecking at food and clucking. Through this act of profound empathy and gradual connection, the sage helps the prince, step by step, to remember his true self and return to his human ways. The book, suitable for ages 4-11, offers rich opportunities to discuss themes of identity, acceptance, compassion, and the unconventional nature of true wisdom. It's a gentle exploration of mental well-being and finding one's way back when feeling lost.

In this variation of a popular Yiddish folktale, a spoiled prince has a fit and assumes only rooster speech and mannerisms until he is locked in a room for seven days with a frail, gray, and grizzled old man.