Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book Winner 

A PJ Library Selection of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation 

"This book gets a high-five for teaching your child all about friendship and compassion.  This one's a keeper that your child will enjoy reading over and over again."  Stories for Children magazine

"Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashana Ride teaches youngsters about the importance of kindness, personal responsibility and forgiveness.   Bodin Cohen has not only recerated an important historical event, she seamlessing connects the event to an essential aspect of Judaism. . . a wonderful ride for pre-school and primary students, and school libraries."  Jewish Book World

"If there is a youngster at your table this holiday, this story is sure to delight and enlighten.   Cleveland Jewish News

Engineer Ari's train is coming to Jerusalem collecting goodies along the way to celebrate the Jewish New Year. During his journey across Israel, he learns an important lesson about friendship and forgiveness. A sweet and creative Rosh Hashanah story based on the first historical train ride from Jaffa to Jerusalem in 1892.

  

Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride Book Cover by Shafar Kober
Israeli artist Shahar Kober created Engineer Ari's loveable artwork.

Original pictures from the Jaffa-Jerusalem railway.

Jaffa Jerusalem Railway Engineers

Jaffa-Jerusalem Railway (J&J) Boiler and Engineer
Jaffa Jerusalem Railway (J & J) Jerusalem Station

After receiving a Sydney Taylor Notable book award, I took part in a blog tour of winners. Check out my interview on Becky's Book Reviews.

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To e-mail Deborah Bodin Cohen, Jewish children's author, click here.

To download the Readers Guide for Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride, created by the PJ Library/HaroldGrinspoon Foundation, click here.

To visit the web-site of Kar-Ben, the publisher, click here.

To visit the website of Shahar Kober, the illustrator for Engineer Ari, click here.

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