The Promise by Bridget & Fawzia

In a Moroccan village, a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy are best friends, caring for a garden together. But when Jacob's family must leave, Hassan promises to keep their friendship alive through the garden. This is a story inspired by true events.

Available at Lerner books

“Based on a true sto­ry, The Promise is a dif­fi­cult book to close…Leaves us hop­ing that we, too, can cul­ti­vate beau­ti­ful lives and peace­ful days.”―Jewish Book Council