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It Rained Warm Bread

Moishe Moskowitz's Story of Hope
By Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Hope Anita Smith
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It Rained Warm Bread follows the harrowing journey of thirteen-year-old Moishe during the Nazi invasion of Poland and his subsequent imprisonment in Auschwitz. As Moishe endures the brutal conditions of multiple labour camps and witnesses the destruction of his family, his faith in goodness is restored through a courageous act of kindness by Czech women towards the war's end. This beautifully illustrated poetic novel offers a poignant Holocaust testimony that captures both the horrors and the resilient humanity of its time.
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This book is suited for young readers and educators seeking an accessible yet powerful introduction to Holocaust narratives presented through poetry and art. It is ideal for those interested in historical testimonies and emotional storytelling in children's literature.

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A powerful novel-in-verse about a boy's experience surviving the Holocaust.

A powerful novel-in-verse about a boy's experience surviving the Holocaust.

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It Rained Warm Bread tells the harrowing story of Moishe, who was just thirteen when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939 and he was sent to Auschwitz.

His home was ravaged, and his family torn apart by illness and abduction. Years of brutality endured as Moishe moved from one labour camp to the next.

Finally, towards the end of the war and at the peak of Moishe's deepest despair, a simple act of kindness by a group of courageous Czech women redeemed his faith that goodness could survive the trials of war: That was the day it rained warm bread.

Deftly articulated and beautifully illustrated, this book is a strong addition to the ever-important genre of Holocaust testimonies.

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A Parents Choice Magazine Gold Award Winner; A Kirkus Best Book of the Year; An NCTE Notable Verse Novel; An ALSC Notable Children's Book; An ALA Notable Book for Young Readers; A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year. Kirkus Reviews called it "a deeply moving, beautifully written portrayal of an evil that cannot be allowed to be forgotten" in a starred review. Horn Book praised its "spare, eloquent verse" and the accompanying watercolour sketches that enrich the reading experience. This poetic account is recommended for readers who may find dense prose intimidating, providing a compassionate perspective through understated storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250762740

Publisher: Palgrave USA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Square Fish

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lea Lyon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet Historical Fiction Hope Anita Smith Young Adult

About the Author

Hope Anita Smith received a Coretta Scott King Honor for Keeping the Night Watch and the John Steptoe New Talent Award for The Way a Door Closes, among many other honors and starred reviews. She is also the author of Mother Poems and the creator of My Daddy Rules the World and Keeping the Night Watch, respectively. Her first picture book, My Daddy Rules the World, won the Arnold Adoff Poetry Award. A professional storyteller, Hope teaches poetry-writing workshops to all grade levels. hopeanitasmith.com Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet is the co-founder of Digital TAT2, a non-profit that works directly with students to encourage a kinder digital culture. Gloria is the daughter of Holocaust survivor Moishe Moskowitz.

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