Drop by Drop
A Story of Rabbi Akiva

This review is meant for parents, teachers, and other people that work with children to read. Akiva is a poor man that works with shepherds and does other good deeds for people that need it. His great work catches the eye of the his boss' daughter Rachel. Rachel's father does not approve when she tel......more

I like the main idea of the book: “It’s never too late for learning new things”, but the accompanying story is just outdated. The sacrifice of educated woman married poor (but kind) man, believing in his opportunities and working hard to help him become an educated rabbi… and all she got is a last s......more

I really enjoyed this book! it was such a great motivational book about being able to do anything you put your mind to. I thought the story was very appropriate for young children to set in stone early in life that they can do whatever they want to do even if no one else believes in them. I thought......more

An inspirational story based on the life of Rabbi Akiva. He's now considered one of the wisest of Jewish scholars, but didn't learn to read until age 40, encouraged by his wife. It's a beautiful story of determination, accompanied by the soft and lovely illustrations of Yevgenia Nayberg.A......more

Wonderful story about a poor, illiterate shepherd who, through the encouragement and support of his wife, becomes a great man of learning. Lovely illustrations by Yevgenia Nayberg.......more