<b>An original Jewish folktale about a girl who knits, a deaf woman, and a piece of blue yarn.</b><br><br> When her family invites a deaf woman and her baby to stay, Ruthie, a talented knitter of mittens, wonders how the mother will know if her child wakes in the night. The surprising answer inspires Ruthie to knit a special gift that offers great comfort to mother and baby - and to Ruthie herself.<br> With language and imagery reminiscent of stories told long ago, this modern Jewish folktale will resonate with those who love crafts, anyone who's encountered someone with physical differences - and with everyone who has ever lost a mitten in the depths of winter.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>
