Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost by Ann Redisch Stampler, illustrated byJacqueline M. Cohen

From the back of the book:
Lazy Shlemazel is convinced he has no luck. But Moshke the tinker promises him that his luck will change if he sets to work using the "amazing remarkable spoon of Pohost." When Shlemazel follows his friend's advice, even Moshke is surprised at the outcome.