Retold by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrated by Ari Binus
Ages 6 and up
Softcover or Hardcover, pp.40
Pitspopany Press, 2004

Hayyim, the porter, wakes up one morning to discover that he has been declared officially dead.  His wife tells him he's dead.  His friends tell him he's dead.  Even the rabbi tells him he's dead. Only, he's very hungry.  Are dead people hungry?  And do they talk?  And why aren't I in Heaven?

These are some of the question Hayyim asks himself.  Until, one day, he discovers a secret that is hard to believe.  A secret that will help him live again.

Author Eric Kimmel has written over 50 children's books, winning The Caldecott Honor Medal and The Sydney Taylor Award.