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Rivka's Presents
Laurie Wallmark
Illustrator: Adelina Lirius
Ages: 6+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Random House Studio/Random House Children's Books/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-593-48207-0
Keywords: Immigrants, 1918 Influenza Epidemic, Lower East Side, Neighbors
When her father's illness keeps her from school, disappointment can't keep a young girl from fulfilling her desire to learn. Realistic artwork captures scenes of 1918 New York City. Yiddish glossary.