Noah and His Wagon
Written by Jerry Ruff
Illustrated by Katrijn Jacobs
Published by Clavis
When young Paloma, and her dog, Bucket, feel, lonely after her best friend moves away, she meets Noah—a thoughtful boy walking with his cat, Mitzvah, in a charming little wagon. As the two bond, they prove that friendship knows no bounds: dogs and cats (and kids, too!) can mix when guided by empathy and warmth.
Noah, who wears a kippah and gently introduces Paloma to the meaning behind his cat’s Hebrew name, symbolizes generosity and cultural richness. Through small acts—offering rides, helping neighbors carry groceries, inviting others to picnic—he shows how kindness builds community one thoughtful step at a time.
Primary ISBN: 9781605377100
Publication Date: October 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified, Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Animals, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Hebrew Featured Words, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Neighbors & Neighborhoods, Outdoor Exploration, Religious Background: Jewish, Welcoming by Individual
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
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