Someone for Mr. Sussman

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

A matchmaker faces her toughest challenge: finding love for the impossible Mr. Sussman.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings

40 pages· 1,745 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· AD560L

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Bookroo's summary

Jerome's Bubbie is the neighborhood's top matchmaker, renowned for her miraculous pairings. Yet, Mr. Sussman remains unmatched, his pickiness a formidable obstacle. Undeterred, Bubbie embarks on a comedic quest to find his perfect match, testing her skills and patience. Will she succeed in proving her belief that every pot has a lid, or will Mr. Sussman remain a bachelor forever? Dive into this heartwarming tale of determination, humor, and the pursuit of love against all odds.

From the publisher

Jerome’s bubbie is a matchmaker?the greatest in the whole neighborhood. She even found a match for the Firesteins? son, and that was a miracle! She’s found a match for everyone. Everyone except for Mr. Sussman?and herself, that is. But Mr. Sussman is impossible! ?Too picky!? Jerome cautions Bubbie after each appointment. But Bubbie is determined to make this match, no matter what lengths she must go to. And in a satisfying and sweet conclusion, this comedy of errors proves Bubbie’s motto: No pot is so crooked that there isn’t a lid to fit it!

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