The Children of the Tribes — A Multicultural Book for Children and Families

Some books are written from the outside in — researched, imagined, constructed. The Children of the Tribes was written from the inside out. It is a book shaped by memory, by heritage, by the kind of truth that only a family history can carry.

Stories from the Ancient World, for Today's Children

The Children of the Tribes brings to life the innocent children of ancient peoples — Celts, Hebrews, Romans, Persians, and more — letting them tell their own stories in their own voices. What did they eat? How did they celebrate? What did they love? These are not history-book facts; they are living, breathing experiences, told with warmth and wonder that parents and children can discover together.

A Book Born from Two Worlds

Eva Wasserman-Margolis spent eight years writing this book — and the story of why begins with her own parents. Her father, a Holocaust survivor, and her mother, born in India, gave Eva a childhood steeped in the understanding that human identity is fragile, precious, and worth preserving. That awareness of cultural memory — of what is lost when stories are not told — is woven into every page of The Children of the Tribes.

As a composer, Eva understands the power of themes that repeat across generations. As an educator, she understands how children learn — through story, through empathy, through the voices of other children. The Children of the Tribes is both of these things: a timeless story and an act of cultural preservation.

A Five-Star Book — Praised by Readers

"Readers' Favorite awarded The Children of the Tribes a five-star review — recognizing it as a book of genuine emotional and educational value for families and young readers."

Perfect For

Children ages 6–12 and their parents. Teachers and educators exploring multicultural history and world heritage. Anyone who believes that understanding where we came from helps us know who we are.

Available on Amazon — Hardcover, Softcover, and Kindle

The Children of the Tribes is available in hardcover, softcover, and Kindle editions in over 40,000 stores worldwide. Buy The Children of the Tribes on Amazon — and give a child the gift of seeing the world through another child's eyes.

Eva also composed a solo clarinet piece titled Children of the Tribes — available in the sheet music shop — written alongside the book and carrying the same spirit of remembrance and hope.