Library's review
This touching picture book follows young Rachel as she tries to understand what will happen to her grandfather when he dies. With a gentleness and poignancy that crosses three faiths, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, readers are left with an understanding of acceptance and inner peace.
Genres
Publication
Peachtree Publishing Company (2012), 32 pages
Description
When Rachel's beloved grandfather, Zayde, comes to spend his last days with her family, she worries what will happen when he dies, especially after friends tell her the Christian and Muslim beliefs about the afterlife.
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2012)
Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Award (Winner — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-05
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 10.1 x 10 inches
ISBN
1561456314 / 9781561456314
DDC/MDS
| 813.69 |