"The Doll with the Yellow Star" by Yona Zeldis McDonough tells the poignant story of a young Jewish girl named Ruth who lives in Warsaw during World War II. As the Nazi occupation intensifies, Ruth is forced to wear the yellow Star of David to signify her Jewish identity. Amidst the turmoil, she clings to her beloved doll that also bears a yellow star, symbolizing her innocence and hope. As Ruth's world changes dramatically, the doll becomes a source of comfort and strength, representing the enduring bond of love and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

This book was published in 2016 by Henry Holt & Company .

Author Harvey Kidder, a resident of Westchester County, New York, originally wrote The Kids' Book of Chess for his son. Illustrator Kimberly Bulcken Root is a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She made her picture book debut with A Bed for the Wind. Her illustrations have appeared in The Nation, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. She and her husband, the illustrator Barry Root, live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of many books for children, including Sisters in Strength , Anne Frank , and Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott . Ms. McDonough lives in Brooklyn, New York.