Someone for Mr. Sussman - Patricia Polacco

For: Older kids
Published: 2008

A young man tells the story of his Bubbie, who is a matchmaker in New York City. One of her clients is Mr. Sussman. But Mr. Sussman has no idea what he wants in a wife. He comes up with idea after idea, and after each one Bubbie complies - herself. But nothing makes him happy - perhaps because Bubbie goes so overboard. At the end, of course, Mrs. S. realizes his perfect wife was right there under his nose the whole time - Bubbie.

There are many Jewish references and information. Polacco's great illustrations and a really fun story work well together to create a great read.