Glaser, Linda Hannah’s Way, illustrated by Adam Gustavson. Kar-Ben (Lerner), 2012. $18. PICTURE BOOK. During the Great Depression, Hannah and her family have moved out to the country – away from he city where everyone understands the family’s Jewish ways. When the school plans a picnic on Saturday and arranging carpools, Hannah is unsure what to do, because she is not allowed to ride in a car on the Sabbath. She is afraid that if she tells anyone that they will ostracize her.
Based on a true story from the Minnesota History Center, this is a very tender book that is a great way to introduce children to the ways of different religions – especially if all they have ever known is one way. If I had an award to give, I would give this book one, because I have read it several times and I still get teary eyed when I read the end. EL – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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