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32 pp.
| Kar-Ben |
August, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8225-8648-7$17.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Shahar Kober.
In 1892, Ari is chosen to drive the first train from Jaffa to Jersusalem at Rosh Hashanah. In his excitement and pride, he ignores two friends, which he later regrets. Ari returns to Jaffa as soon as possible to do teshuvah, the annual New Year's effort to do better. Cheerful illustrations accompany the pleasant but didactic text. With an author's note. Glos.