A lively collection of stories that gives
voices and names to women from biblical and ancient times whom
we seldom remember.
This lively collection of four stories is
a modern reclaiming of the Bible, a celebration of courageous
and wise women from ancient tradition. These stories invite
children of all ages and all faiths to remember, and to bring
their own faith to life.
With vivid prose and lush, full-color
illustrations, this storybook introduces:
• Lillith, the first woman in the Garden of Eden,
according to an ancient legend, shows her determination to have
men and women treat each other as equals.
• Serach
the musician, who, with her song,
reveals to her grandfather Jacob that his son Joseph is still
alive, and whose courage to speak out heals the wrongs of
another generation.
• Bityah, who draws the baby Moses from the Nile and
with a mother’s bravery encourages him to become who he
will be, proving that taking a risk to do what’s right
can change the world.
• Daughters
of Z, who struggle against
discrimination with great daring—and extraordinary
results.
“Lively dialogue and occasionally
modern-phrasing give these new midrashim an informal tone
… light and engaging.”
—Kirkus
Reviews
“Sasso once again demonstrates her
ability to bring tough issues—this time
feminism—into children’s frames of
reference.”
—Publishers
Weekly
“Compelling tales.”
—Association
of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“Well-written, literate,
comprehensible, and interesting … set off beautifully by
flowing illustrations.”
—Sojourners
“Sasso tells good stories …
these will have even more value for the discussions they
generate. Evocative paintings are beautiful
additions.”
—★ American
Library Association’s Booklist starred review
