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Miriam at the River

Jane Yolen

Illustrator: Khoa Le

Ages: 6+

Published: 2020

Publisher: Kar-Ben

ISBN: 978-1-54154-400-0

Keywords: Bible Stories Old Testament, Miriam, Moses, Jews History, Egypt History

Brave Miriam does what she must to save her brother in this beautiful, poetic retelling of the familiar Biblical story. Effective swirling, vibrant illustrations.