SKU: 268
This item is not Amish-made, but is authored and published by Mennonites.
P. Buckley Moss, Artist
Story by Merle Good
For Ages 4-8
More than 70,000 sold in hardcover.
Reuben is an Amish boy who has five sisters, wants to drive the buggy, and gives his animals names ending in "shine." One day he and his friends Sam and Ben see his neighbor's barn on fire. Several days later the neighborhood gathers for a barn raising. Reuben and his friends get to participate in the community event.
This story will take your child inside the world of the Amish with adventure, a sense of place, and a touch of humor.
The art of internationally recognized artist P. Buckley Moss captures the scene with striking elegance.
9" x 9"
32 pages
color artwork throughout
paperback
(also available in pre-printed cover hardback plus dust jacket for $14.95. To order, please call us at 866.471.4614.)
If you like Reuben and the Fire, you might also enjoy Reuben and the Blizzard and Reuben and the Quilt.
Reviews:
Warm pinks, blues, and greens contrast with somber blacks as the artist's skilled brushstrokes reveal the color and character of Amish life.
School Library Journal
Good's dialogue is lively and colorful. An attractive glimpse of Amish culture at its most traditional.
Kirkus Reviews
This delightful children's book is a winner.
Bookends
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