When her Jewish family invites a hearing-impaired woman and her baby to stay with them, Ruthie, a talented young knitter of mittens, is inspired to create a comforting gift to help the mother know if her child awakens in the night. Simultaneous eBook.
An original Jewish folktale about a girl who knits, a deaf woman, and a piece of blue yarn.
When her family invites a deaf woman and her baby to stay, Ruthie, a talented knitter of mittens, wonders how the mother will know if her child wakes in the night. The surprising answer inspires Ruthie to knit a special gift that offers great comfort to mother and babyand to Ruthie herself.
With language and imagery reminiscent of stories told long ago, this modern Jewish folktale will resonate with those who love crafts, anyone whos encountered someone with physical differencesand with everyone who has ever lost a mitten in the depths of winter.
