{"product_id":"9781962011037","title":"Noah and His Wagon","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eRuff, Jerry; Jacobs, Katrijn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKalaniot Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/1\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Paloma feels lonely, a boy named Noah and his cat Mitzvah teach her the power of kindness and community—one wagon ride at a time. A heartwarming story celebrating friendship, Jewish values, and acts of loving-kindness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"195\"\u003eA Heartwarming Tale of Kindness \u0026amp; Inclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen young Paloma, and her dog, Bucket, feel, lonely after her best friend moves away, she meets Noah—a thoughtful boy walking with his cat, Mitzvah, in a charming little wagon. As the two bond, they prove that friendship knows no bounds: dogs and cats (and kids, too!) \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e mix when guided by empathy and warmth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNoah, who wears a kippah and gently introduces Paloma to the meaning behind his cat’s Hebrew name, symbolizes generosity and cultural richness. Through small acts—offering rides, helping neighbors carry groceries, inviting others to picnic—he shows how kindness builds community one thoughtful step at a time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3 data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"411\"\u003e-Bright, Diverse, Joyful Illustrations\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKatrijn Jacobs brings this inclusive neighborhood to life with vibrant colors and energetic detail. From close-ups of animal cuddles to scenes of multigenerational gatherings and grocery runs, every page celebrates community and connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3 data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"541\"\u003e- Praise for \u003ci\u003eNoah and Wagon\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"581\"\u003e \u003cli data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"581\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e calls the book “\u003cstrong data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"27\"\u003ea message about the importance of community, gently imparted with love”.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e praises the books warm depiction of how “building community one act of kindness at a time” transforms loneliness into belonging.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA Foreword INDIES 2022 Finalist for Picture Books, the story touches on universal values and the simple power of caring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e- Exclusive Premium Content in the Softcover\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eThis softcover edition includes added premium features not found in the hardcover:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"933\"\u003e \u003cli data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"933\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e“Behind the Story” Author Notes — Insights from Jerry Ruff on what inspired Paloma, Noah, and their journey.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"37\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eIllustrator Sketches \u0026amp; 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