Tsugele's Broom

by Valerie Scho Carey

In this enchanting tale of love, independence and the delicate balance between them, Tsugele tires of the steady stream of suitors her parents find for her and decides to go out into the world on her own. Taking her trusty broom, she leaves her village and discovers that it's possible to be self-reliant and also fall in love. Full-color illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060209860
• ISBN13: 9780060209865
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Charming tale with a modern twist & great pictures

Valerie Scho Carey has, with "Tsugele's Broom," managed the neat trick of making this new tale seem like an old one. It has all the flavor of a folk tale passed down through generations, but with a decidedly modern twist.The twist is this: Tsugele, a perfectly capable young woman who is perfectly happy on her own, is told by her parents that she needs to get married. Tsugele reasonably tells them that she sees no need for that, as she's fine all by her independent self. They insist, and Tsugele good-naturedly suffers through the attentions of several suitors before finally finding the man she really loves in a most unexpected manner.Dirk Zimmer's terrific illustrations combine a block-print border with stylized drawings of Tsugele and the other characters. He uses color to very great effect, giving the book the fantastical look of eastern European embroidery. Highly recommended for any independent little girl!