The Mystery of the Missing Russian Rug
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"As soon as Papa came home they told him about the missing rug.
"Such a mystery", answered Papa. " We'll go down to the street
and look again." They looked all over the neighborhood and asked everyone they l met if they had seen the lovely gold rug with its border of roses red that looked so pretty next to the bed.
They went to the police station to ask if anyone had brought in such a rug, but the sergeant just shook his head.
Sadly, they went home to welcome Shabbat (italics). Mama lit the candles and Papa made the brachot (italics) over the wine and challah(italics) . The family ate their supper and went to bed. Each one wondered what could have happened to their lovely gold rug with the border of roses red that looked so preetty next to the bed that had come all the way from Russia.
Late one evening the family had just gone to bed when the doorbell rang. "Who could it be so late at night?" wondered Mama as she reached for her robe and slippers.."
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About the Book
The Solomon family lives on the Lower East Side of New York City. Mama and Papa have six young daughters, and they strive to teach them morality and Jewish tradition. Mrs. Solomon’s prized possession is her lovely gold rug with a border of red roses, brought with them from Russia.
One day Mrs. Solomon takes her rug up to the roof to give it a good airing, but when she returns the rug is missing! What happens next teaches children how to deal with the moral issue of right and wrong using humor, poetry and an unexpected twist.
About the Author
A native New Yorker, now living in Atlanta, Ellen enjoyed a long career as a teacher in the New York City school system. Her poems have appeared in several magazine publications. Her book of poetry is entitled, Learning To Swim. This is her first children’s book.