The Rose Horse
Published by Harcourt
Illustrated by Greg Shed
MORE ABOUT THE BOOK
Some of America’s greatest carousel carvers were Eastern European Jewish immigrants, like my own grandparents.
Association of Jewish Libraries—recommended title Booklist
“A rich evocation of a time and place...an authentic glimpse of early Jewish American culture.”
Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“Plot and setting deliver facts rare in children’s literature...the Jewish family glows warmly in text and drawing.”
Multicultural Review
“...supplements the teaching of American history, immigration, folk art, and Hebrew traditions...a subtle story of strong family relationships as well.”
"RAISINS AND ROSES"
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This article, about how I incorporated Yiddish into the story of The Rose
Horse, first appeared in the magazine of the National Yiddish Book Center.