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RELIGION

Manushkin, Fran Dacey, Bob, Illustrator

Miriam's Cup: A Passover Story

32 pp. | Scholastic | January, 1998 | Trade ISBN 0-590-67720-9

(3) K-3 Miriam's mother tells her daughter the story of the prophet for whom she is named and gives her a crystal goblet to place on the Seder table in honor of Miriam, Moses' sister, whose role in the Exodus is clearly explained in the text. Large illustrations provide close-up views of the dramatic biblical events. An author's note is included, and a popular song about Miriam is printed on the back jacket. Bib.

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