Whenever Mama needed something, Will was too busy and Rita was too little to help. So it was always Myron who was sent to the store.

People on the street were beginning to stare. Some whispered, others laughed. And still others shouted insults.

The elevator rattled up to the fifth floor. Myron still didn't know what to tell Mama.

Selected Works

Picture Book
Myron's Magic Cow
Myron is sent to the store for a container of milk, and thereby hangs a tale.

Myron's Magic Cow

by Marlene Newman

illustrated by Jago

Barefoot Books 2005