The biblical story of baby Moses as told by his big sister. Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses's basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him? Miriam at the River will be a treasured book during Passover and all throughout the year." ― Marcia Berneger, San Diego Jewish World "Although the book clos­es with Miriam's con­fi­dent asser­tion that 'some day all the world/will know my brother's name,' Yolen and Le have pre­sent­ed the ear­ly life of a woman who will also change history."― Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council "An enlightening note at the end of the book includes the biblical story on which this book is based, with mention of the three times in Miriam’s life where water is significant" ― Anne Dublin, retired librarian of Holy Blossom Temple and author of A Cage Without Bars (Second Story Press, 2018), Toronto "This book may appeal to thoughtful children, fans of poetry, and educators looking for examples of modern midrash, or stories that imaginatively fill the gaps in Bible stories." ― Miriam Aronin, Booklist Online "This is a worthy contender for the Sydney Taylor Gold Medal for Picture Books." ― Kathy Bloomfield, VP of the Association of Jewish Libraries, Sydney Taylor Shmooze "Miriam at the River' revisits the biblical story of Moses as told by his big sister in this book for those ages 5 to 9." ― Bob Jacob, Co-Editor, CJN "Yolen, a master storyteller, will enchant a new generation of young readers with this imaginative, lyrical retelling of the biblical story of Miriam, the older sister of Moses." ― Penny Schwartz, JTA "This exquisite retelling of the poignant beginnings of Moses’ life is welcome particularly because it emphasizes the courage and selflessness of the female characters of the biblical story." ― Lisa Silverman, Jewish Journal "As the world again faces a destructive plague, we are all seeking leaders who can take us out and forward into a better day and perhaps a promised land. What better time, then, to enjoy this beautiful book by acclaimed author Jane Yolen?" ― Matt Robinson, The Robinson Reporter "Jewish children’s literature is enriched this year with Jane Yolen’s picture book, Miriam at the River." ― Sandra Bornstein "With Pesach coming up, it’s a great opportunity to teach children about Miriam and her role in the story." ― Adam Samuel, Journalist, Jewish Link NJ, Teaneck, NJ "I think this is the deepest version of a children's story about Moses that I have come across." ― Jill Harris "There are very few stories which center brave women and girls from the Bible, and this is a welcome chance to delve deeper into these central figures from the Passover story." ― Rachael Reiley, San Jose State Univ, iSch Student, BayViews "Yolen puts readers inside Miriam's mind as the girl carries out her mission and realizes she is part of a bigger destiny." ― Publishers Weekly Jane Yolen   lives in Massachusetts and has written more than 400 books across all genres and age ranges, including the Sydney Taylor Honor book  Miriam at the River.  In 2022 she was named the The Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Winner. She has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Khoa Le is a picture book author and illustrator from Vietnam. Alongside her love of reading, art, and music, she draws inspiration from her journeys, discovering the beauty of the world―particularly through her deep love for the ocean and all things connected to it. Accompanied by her beloved cats, Khoa finds peace in her small studio, and she also cherishes the tranquility of nature.