The Loooong Narrow Pharaoh is Rabbi Phyllis Berman and Rabbi Arthur Waskow's delightful retelling and reinterpretation of the Exodus story, in which two brave and wise midwives resist the murderous and despotic commands of Pharaoh, and help lead the ancient exodus of the Hebrew people from slavery into freedom.
Dogs have been with us humans since the cave days—but what about cats? They've been part of our world just since we've had mice—and THAT is just since we've been storing grain—and THAT is just since Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream and saved Egypt from starvation by building the first silos. So is it any wonder that ancient Egypt idolized the furry felines?