During one growing season, rain is scarce, and each woman begins to worry about if the other has enough- not just to sell, but to eat as well. They often sell their dates next to each other in the market and then share their food and customs with each other. The two women, one Jewish and one Muslim, share a lot of similarities they both fast, pray, celebrate, and help others. Yaffa and Fatima are neighbors and both grow dates. I know that is probably over reaching the impact of a children’s book, but sometimes it really is just one person helping another person, just finding similarities instead of differences, and above all having a big heart. When the daily news angers and frustrates, a story as sweet as two friends helping and worrying about each other gives hope to the future of the world. Oh how full my heart is after reading this book, and wiping a tear from my eye.
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