
Miriam's Cup
by Fran Manushkin Illustrated by Bob Dacey
Miriam watched over her baby brother in the bulrushes, led the women in song when crossing the Red Sea, and kept the Israelites alive in the desert with water from her miraculous well. This beautifully illustrated, deeply spiritual book celebrates a beloved prophet and brings alive the magic of holidays and remembrance.
Praise for Miriam's Cup
"In a feminist variation on the many stories told about Passover, Miriam, Moses's older sister, is the heroine... Bright watercolor paintings lend drama to the story. The text is framed on a background resembling papyrus." — Library Journal
- Ages
- 8, 10
- Interest Level
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 4.8
- Lexile Measure
- 630L
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Book Type
- Read-Aloud Book
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Genre
- General Fiction
About the Author and Illustrator
Fran Manushkin
Fran Manushkin is known for her Jewish holiday stories, which focus on the joy and warmth of family traditions.
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