When the wicked king Pharaoh decides that all Hebrew baby boys should be drowned, Miriam and her family come up with a plan to save him: they construct a boat and sail him down the river in hopes that kind people might rescue him. The king's daughter finds baby Moses and follows bystander Miriam's suggestion that a Hebrew woman should care for him; inadvertently, Moses is returned to his mother and to Miriam for three years, then raised as the Pharaoh's grandson. Miriam's singing and positive attitude regarding her brother will inspire and delight.

REVIEW FOR PARENT: With cute, quirky illustrations and songs, Jean Marzollo brings us the story of Miriam and her famous brother Moses. This interactive book is sure to engage young readers. What makes the book interactive? The rich history found in the text as well as the illustrations.

Miriam sings cute little songs to the tune of “You Are My Sunshine.” Children will probably find the song easy, fun and catchy thus enhancing the reading experience. Before turning the pages, the readers will encounter a curious group of fish at the bottom of each page. Full of questions, these fish invite the read to expect something neat on the next page!

There are quite a few books about Moses, but this one is special because it focuses on the older sister and her valuable role in saving her brother’s life.-- aKidzfaith