Mr. Zinger's Hat

This is a quote by Jewish American writer Isaac Bashevis Singer (1904–1991), who inspired this book. He loved writing stories for both adults and children, believing that stories were a source of interest and joy to his readers, and that it was up to him to create imaginary realms as well as document worlds that once were, such as the Yiddish speaking domain in which he was born and raised. To him, children were keen readers able to spot and appreciate a good story. Mr Zinger’s Hat urges each of us to acknowledge the creative power and source of happiness that is storytelling – and to relight the fire using the spark.