The Bachelor and the Bean: A Jewish Moroccan Folk Tale — Shelley Fowles

When a grumpy old bachelor accidentally drops a bean down a well, he rouses an imp. In exchange for the lost bean, the imp offers a magic pot that  -- much to the bachelor's delight -- produces food on command. A jealous old lady steals the pot, and when the bachelor confronts her he finds that she's just as nasty and unpleasant as he is. She's stolen his pot . . . will she also steal his heart? Vibrant illustrations, strongly influenced by Moroccan art and architecture, depict this most unlikely love story comprised of simple, amusing text that's easy for young readers to follow.