1955 Dick, The Horse that Kept the Sabbath - Sadie Rose Weilerstein

A scarce and culturally significant Jewish children’s book, this 1955 first edition tells the story of Dick, a gentle horse who refuses to work on the Sabbath. Through this heartfelt tale, children learn about honoring Shabbat, community traditions, and quiet moral strength. Written by Sadie Rose Weilerstein and illustrated by Jessie B. Robinson, this book blends storytelling with spiritual values in a way that’s both endearing and memorable.

This hardcover edition was published by Bloch Publishing Company,the oldest Jewish publishing house in the U.S.,and is rarely found today.

Overall fair to good condition for its age:

• Cover: marks and heavy wear/fraying at edges and corners. No dust jacket
• Spine: marks & heavy wear/tearing at ends
• Pages: overall good condition with some age marks/brown spots
• Edges: age marks/spots

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