A Mitzvah for George Washington

by Rachelle Burk, Chiara Fedele (Illustrator)

Overview

Bella's father has an important role to play when President George Washington comes to visit the Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island.

But Bella has her own job to do—coming up with a way for the Jewish children of Newport to show the president how much they appreciate the support he's given them. Young voices count in this story based on true events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781954354302
Publisher:	Creston Books
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 10.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Rachelle Burk writes fiction and nonfiction books for children. She also entertains kids as Mother Goof Storyteller and Tickles the Clown. Rachelle is a retired social worker who enjoys traveling and making mosaic art. Visit rachelleburk.com.

Chiara Fedele was born in Milan, where she attended the Brera Academy. Her illustrations have appeared in many picture books, including Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam and The Rabbi and the Reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight Against Silence. Chiara also teaches drawing and painting techniques. She lives in Pavia, Italy.

Editorial Reviews

"This fascinating story offers encouraging evidence that young people can do important things. . . . An uplifting historical account for younger readers, and a necessary reminder of the importance of religious inclusion."—Kirkus Reviews

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