What Rosa Brought

Written by Jacob Sager Weinstein · Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler

A young girl must flee her home as Nazi occupation threatens her family's safety.

4.4 Goodreads · 164 ratings

32 pages· 769 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1938 Vienna, young Rosa's world is upended when the Nazis arrive, threatening her Jewish family's safety. As her parents lose their store, Rosa faces the daunting challenge of leaving her beloved home. With danger closing in, she wonders where they can find refuge and what cherished memories she can take with her. This poignant tale of love and resilience explores the heart-wrenching decisions faced by those forced to flee their homeland. Will Rosa and her family find a new place to call home, or will the shadows of the past follow them forever?

From the publisher

Author Jacob Sager Weinstein and New York Times bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler deliver a stunning picture book about a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi occupation with her parents. Drawing on the childhood experiences of the author’s mother, this story of family, immigration, and identity shows the boundless power of love. Vienna, Austria, is the only home Rosa knows. While her parents work at their store, she plays with her grandmother, reads her favorite books, and climbs trees. But when the Nazis arrive in 1938, everything changes.Rosa’s family is Jewish, and the Nazis’ new laws make it dangerous for Jews to live in Vienna. Rosa’s parents can no longer run their store. Soon, some Jews decide to leave the country, and Rosa wants to go, too. But where would they go? And what would Rosa be able to bring with her?

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