The Peddler and the President by Ann D Koffsky HARDBACK 9781681156378

Behrman House Inc.,U.S.

The Peddler and the PresidentAuthor(s): Ann D. Koffsky, Pedro Rodrguez\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S., United States\nImprint: Apples and Honey Press\nISBN-13: 9781681156378, 978-1681156378\nSynopsis\n\""An extremely important and well crafted book...solid piece of Jewish American history, with themes of friendship, using your voice, and making a choice.\"" Sydney Taylor Shmooze\n\nThe true story of the lifelong friendship between President Harry Truman and salesman Eddie Jacobson and its impact on the founding of Israel. This 48-page early chapter book biography for ages 6-8 shows the importance of friendship even in the face of difficulties.\n\nHarry and Eddie were unlikely friends. Harry was 19. Eddie was 14. Harry lived on a farm with chickens, cows, and horses. Eddie never even had a pet! Harry was Christian. Eddie was Jewish. But they worked together very well. They operated an army shop in their hometown and later founded a hat shop together.\n\nEven when .