This whimsical tale is set in Washington DC during the Great Depression and follows a young girl, Muriel, through the streets as makes her way home before Passover. A chance meeting with a mystery man (is he the prophet Elijah, who knows) gives Muriel hope that maybe there will be a seder this year... When she arrives at home, Muriel is amazed by a real life miracle that makes this dark, difficult time in her family's life a cause for celebration.

The story introduces a period in history that kids may not know about and themes like overcoming poverty, maintaining hope, and believing in miracles. We talked about monuments that honor important people, landmarks like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. It means a lot to me to introduce the kids to their American and Jewish heritage and to make sure that they feel proud to own both identities - even while living in Israel.

If you're able to take the book out of the library or feel inspired to add it to your collection - the illustrations are absolutely incredible!

Author Susan Kusel | Illustrator Sean Rubin