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From the book, Blessed Are You, by Michelle Edwards, a collection of thirteen traditional Hebrew prayers ideal for children. Edwards' joyful paintings, filled with the everyday events of children's lives, reminds readers that remembering God is part of our everyday lives as well. The painting for this illustration was done in watercolor, gouache and colored pencil. (Copyright, 1993 by Michelle Edwards)
Burying a Package in the Ground © 1993 Michelle Edwards, Blessed Are You

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The children are burying their bunny. The children are sad that the bunny died, but the picture shows that life goes on. The green grass and trees and purple flowers are all bright colors, symbolizing life and growing.
Jessica Appel, Samuel Kramer, Peter Moomjian, Adam Saltzman, Grade 5, Perelman Jewish Day School, Forman Center, Melrose Park

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