Baby Moses in a BasketBy: Caryn Yacowitz Illustrator: Julie Downing The story of a tiny babys epic journeyand the surprising help he gets along the wayin a touching, transcendent picture book. In the time of the pharaohs, a loving mother saves her son by tucking him into a basket and setting him afloat on the wide, wild Nile River. Over one long night, the creatures of the NileCurious Ibis, Mama Hippo, Mighty Crocodilewatch over Moses, nudge him on his way, and keep him