The Vanishing Gourds
Kar-Ben Publishing, 2012
PJ Library Selection, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018
What Readers Say
"Most holiday stories like to hit you over the head ...to be sure you understand the true meaning of ___Day. What a wonderful surprise to see a subtle , nuanced approach presented here! I loved the honest joy of the story- a girl celebrates her favorite holiday, and we are simply asked to share her joy."
Kara's Reviews https:/www.goodreads.com/review/show/479690863
"..The intriguing tale kept us all guessing up to the end. I love the theme of giving thanks for the harvest's bounty, and teaching compassion to all living things..."
Margot Eiran
https://www.goodreads.com/reviews/show/589958781
"Lovely lessons about the natural world and giving. I really like the easy to understand story line and the early science lessons about animals and seeds , as well as the lesson on taking care of the animals in our natural world."
Christine Schell,
Natick Community Organic Farm
See more reviews at https://www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Gourds-Sukkot-Mystery/dp/076137504X#customerReviews
and https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13773230-vanishing-gourds