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by Jerry Ruff (Author), Katrijn Jacobs (Illustrator)
When 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.
When Paloma's best friend moves away, she is lonely. At least she still has her dog Bucket to keep her company. Then on a morning walk, Paloma meets a special boy named Noah and his cat Mitzvah. Noah and Paloma are different from each other, but that doesn't mean they can't be friendsAuthor Biography
Jerry Ruff was an American author, editor, and educator. Upon his retirement in 2020, he devoted his time to writing children's picture books, poems, blogs, and short stories. Since Jerry's unexpected passing in March 2021, his family has collaborated to share this publication, celebrating Jerry's creative spirit and legacy.
Katrijn Jacobs is a Belgian illustrator, visual arts teacher in secondary education, and mother of three children. In 2018, she graduated from the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. While illustrating, Katrijn likes to experiment with different tools, techniques, and surfaces. Her goal is to give color to the world through her drawings.
