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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2011 | Preschool to Grade 4
K-Gr 2—Talia's grandmother asks her to pick seven root vegetables from the garden for a Rosh Hashanah recipe. Mishearing her, the child seeks out "rude" vegetables, creatively interpreting the plants' awkward shapes as misbehavior. In the process, she sets aside the unwanted perfect produce and does a mitzvah by donating it to feed the hungry. This is a book of missed opportunity. It starts out strong, as Talia ponders th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Talia is confounded by her grandmother's request for some "rude vegetables" (carrots, turnips, potatoes, etc.) for the Rosh Hasha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
