Kitten’s daily visits with Pegasus help them develop a deep bond of acceptance, understanding, and love. Scene 9: Kitten and Pegasus Develop Effortless Communication In his gentle, serene voice, Pegasus told her mystical stories, and in return, he listened to…
Karen quickly establishes a routine, so she and Pegasus can spend time together nearly every day. Scene 8: Kitten Establishes a Routine Over the horizon, the next day burst forth. Karen hurried back to the merry-go-round. From that day on,…
After preparing for bed, Kitten drifts back in memory to reflect on the magic of her day and on her achievements. Scene 7: Kitten Relaxes and Then Goes to Sleep After dinner, Karen took her bath and prepared for bed.…
Karen tells her mother about most of what happened on that momentous day, unaware that her Mama saw it all. Scene 6: Kitten and Mama Discuss the Day Over Dinner Karen’s face aglow, she washed her hands and then sat…
As Karen completes her journey to the pier and back, her mother’s heart fills with nakhas, or enjoyment of pride in one’s children. For more wonderful Yiddish expressions, visit https://yiddishacademy.com/schtick-yiddish-culture/yiddish-slang/ Scene 5: Kitten Arrives Home Twenty-five minutes later, Mama watched…
Now, it’s Mama’s turn to reflect on her Karen’s accomplishments. If you don’t know Yiddish, then here’s a little vocabulary lesson for you. Kveling = glowing with pride Shana madel = pretty or well-behaved girl, like a mensch but female…
As she walks home, little Karen reflects on what she has just done. She has not just ridden on a carousel. She has come out of her chrysalis and opened her wings as a butterfly. She is has begun a…
Even though little Kitten thought she was entirely on her own, as she bravely walked to the pier, found the hippodrome, and went for her first horseback ride, her mother proudly watched over her every step of the way. Scene…
In Chapter 6, Karen builds a friendship with Pegasus. In the first scene, though, she reflects on what she has accomplished by walking to the pier and riding him in the hippodrome. Scene 1: Karen Reflects While Watching the Water…
This scene concludes chapter five and foreshadows the developing friendship between Kitten, Joshua, and Pegasus. Scene 16: Joshua Lifts Her Down After a few minutes, her new carousel friend helped her unbuckle the red strap that secured her safely on…