Description
Using color as a unifying theme, Grossman introduces readers to the sights, sounds, textures and tastes of Israel. Each color highlights different facets of the country's geography, people and culture. In the gold of Jerusalem's sunset, Grossman paints a picture of a city sacred to Islam, Judaism and Christianity. In the Dead Sea's black mud and the tans of the desert, she conveys a sense of Israel's rugged terrain. And with the yellow robot that the bomb squad moves to an unattended backpack, she skillfully addresses the issue of terrorism and expresses hope for the future.