A Peddler's Dream

A "Reading Rainbow Books", Janice Shefelman's A Peddler's Dream is an impressively written children's color picture book steeped in the journey and legacy of those who came from other countries to make America their home. Set at the turn of the century, A Peddler's Dream tells the story of Solomon Joseph Azar, a man who follows his dream of a better life to share with his beloved across the ocean and applies his industry and intelligence to the task. Classically illustrated by tom Shefelman, A Peddler's Dream is very highly recommended, especially for young readers grades 2 through 5.