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The narrative uses the question “this or that” to invite curiosity about what the Ziz might be like and emphasizes that people (and creatures) can be far bigger than they first seem. 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 \n## Big Bird\n\nNever mind zeeing a Ziz-have you even heardof one?The Ziz appears only twice in the Bible(Psalms 50:11 and 80:13).We learn more in theTalmud (the core collection of rabbinic writings),which says:“The passengers on a ship noticeda bird standing in the water-the waves coveredits feet,and its head reached up toward the sky.The passengers assumed that the water must bequite shallow at that spot,so they were about tojump in when a heavenly voice called out:'Don'tbe fooled!Once a carpenter's axe slipped fromhis hand at this exact spot,and it took sevenyears for the axe to touch the bottom.'Thepassengers realized that this bird's size wasmuch,much greater than they could make out,and that it must indeed be a Ziz.\"The Zizreminds us that there's often more to people(and creatures)than meets the eye.  \nThis or That  \n\"Ziz\"-a funny name that comes with anequally funny explanation,also found in theTalmud.The rabbis discussed what a Ziz wouldtaste like if eaten(!).\"Zeh\"was the answer,which in Hebrew means \"this\"or\"that.\"Somesaid it would taste like this,while others said itwould taste like that.The final (or not so final)  \n(continued on back of flap)  \n# Have YouEver ZeenZiz?\n\nd  \nLinda Elovitz Marshallillustrated by Kyle Reed  \nAlbert Whitman &CompanyChicago,Illinois  \nTo DJB&R-the little birds who left my nestand to the fledglings they're nurturing:Gabriel,Niomi,Julia Rose,Avigail,Lyra,Talia,Leah,Noa,Baruch,Ezra,Aviya,Orly,Ellie,and those yet to hatch out-LEM  \nTo Mom and Dad.Thanks-KR  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data is on file with the publisher.  \nText copyright e2020 by Linda Elovitz Marshalllllustrations copyright e2020 by Albert Whitman &Companyllustrations by Kyle Reed  \nFirst published in the United States of America in 2020 by Albert Whitman &CompanyISBN 978-O-8075-3175-4  \nAll ights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means,electronic or mechanical,including photocopying,recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system,without permission in writing from the publisher.  \nPrinted in China10987654321 WKT 242322212019  \nDesign by Sarah Richards Taylor  \nFor more information about Albert Whitman &Company,visit our website at www.abertwhitman.com.  \n062032.4K1/B1505/A4  \nHave you ever zeen a Ziz?Do you wonder what oneiz?  \nIs it  \nzis?  \nIs it  \nzat?  \nIs it bigger than a hat?  \nNo,a Ziz is NOT like those.","cbCaibrLhyzeIpef","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibrLhyzeIpef","pdf",3147901,36,"English","# Have You Ever Zeen a Ziz?\n## Big Bird\n## This or That","[{\"question\":\"Where does the story say the Ziz appears in the Bible?\",\"answer\":\"It says the Ziz appears only twice in the Bible, in Psalms 50:11 and 80:13.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the Talmudic passage teach about the Ziz?\",\"answer\":\"It describes passengers on a ship who initially assume the bird is small, but a voice warns them not to be fooled, explaining that its true size is much greater than they can see.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the story frame the “This or That” question about the Ziz?\",\"answer\":\"It presents different viewpoints from the rabbis about what the Ziz might taste like if eaten, with “Zeh” meaning “this” and “Zeh” contrasting with “that.”\"}]","Have You Ever Zeen a Ziz? | PDF",1790729035,55]