Papa Jethro

by Deborah Bodin Cohen

Other authorsJane Dippold (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 2007

Call number

J 650 Cohen

Tags

child, family

Subjects

Publication

Minneapolis, MN : Kar-Ben Pub., c2007.

Description

When Rachel asks her Grandpa Nick why he is Christian when she is Jewish, he relates the biblical story of Jethro and his grandson Gershom, who loved one another very much despite their different religious beliefs.

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Rachel is Jewish, but her Grandpa Nick is Christian. He teaches her about Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, and his similar relationship to his grandson, Gershom and explains that they can each be proud of and respect their differences.The author's note provides information about several varying
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Status

Available

Call number

J 650 Cohen

ISBN

1580132502 / 9781580132503

Barcode

30402098616339

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