026: The Donkey and the Garden

How will Rabbi Akiva get over his embarrassment and learn to read when all the pupils in the class are children and he is already a grown man? In this charming, modern version of a Talmudic tale, Rabbi Akiva’s clever wife, Rachel, shows him that one should never let shyness or fear of embarrassment stand in the way of learning. The Donkey and the Garden is written by Devora Busheri, illustrated by Menahem Halberstad, and published in English by Green Bean Books. This title was also a selection sent to children in PJ Library's sister program, Sifriyat Pijama.   Episode Credits Have I Got a Story For You is a production of PJ Library The Donkey and the Garden by Devora Busheri, illustrated by Menahem Halberstad, distributed and published in English by Green Bean Books.Executive producers: Meredith Lewis, Alli ThresherDirector: Alli ThresherAdditional production: Craig RosseinWebsite design: Christina RizerAudio editing, mixing and mastering: Peter MooreScore: Peter MooreRecorded at Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA.Cover art: Barb Bastian Cast: Narrator, Rita Toomey: Madelaine RipleyRabbi Akiva: Walter Alice SickertRachel: Gwen D'AngeloEnsemble voices: Mike D'Angelo, Peter Moore, EdrieChildren's voices: Wednesday Alice and Bowie D'Angelo