Synopses & Reviews
In 1897 a young man named Solomon fell in love with and married a beautiful young woman named Anna. They lived in Russia, which was dangerous at that time for a Jewish family, so Solomon moved to the United States, where he worked and saved until he had enough money to send Anna a ticket for the voyage across the ocean. But when Solomon went to meet Annas ship, Annas younger brother was waiting for him. Solomon took in her brother and worried and saved until he could send the money for Annas passage again—but this time, Annas older brother was waiting. When Solomon sent the money a third time and Annas mother arrived, Solomon wondered if he would ever see his dear wife again. Anna & Solomon is based on the true story of the authors grandparents immigration. A Margaret Ferguson Book
Review
"An American story that is at once personal, timeless and universal. Lovely and uplifting." - Kirkus Reviews
Review
*"Bliss' easygoing, slightly cartoonish renderings capture the feel of the small Russian village as well as the crowded Lower East Side New York neighborhood where Solomon lives and effectively depict the gamut of emotions Solomon experiences . . . Young listeners will no doubt share Solomon's joy at the long-awaited happy reunion in this lovely love story." - BCCB, STARRED REVIEW "Snyder and Bliss have created an immigration story with elements both broadly universal and comfortably specific." - The Horn Book "Family stories don't always work for a larger audience, but this immigration tale, centered around Snyder's grandparents, will resonate for many." - Booklist "An American story that is at once personal, timeless and universal. Lovely and uplifting." - Kirkus Reviews "Snyder is Blisss mother-in-law, and together theyve created a wonderful retelling of a family legend. Anna and Solomon are the stars of this story, but they also embody millions of others, who yearned, strived, and gambled everything on the promise of a better life." —Publishers Weekly "Bliss is in wonderful form;... he gives readers a sense of emotional immediacy and a much bigger picture." -Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Elaine Snyder is the first grandchild of Anna and Solomon. She grew up a few blocks away from them in Brooklyn, New York. Ms. Snyder is an antiques dealer and lives in Westchester County, New York. Anna & Solomon is her first book. Harry Bliss is the son-in-law of Elaine Snyder and the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the New York Times bestsellers A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech, Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin, and A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee. He is also a cartoonist for the New Yorker magazine.