This heartwarming story of a little girl's bond with her great-grandma, who tells the silliest, most magical stories, celebrates four generations of a Jewish family who come together for Shabbat.
It's Friday, and little Ruby gets to spend the day with her great-grandma, Tata. Together, they go for a walk with Ruby's grandma, Yaya. They take a nap. They read books. The whole family gathers for Shabbat dinner, and Ruby gets to eat a delicious piece of challah bread. Best of all, throughout the day, Tata tells Ruby funny, fantastical stories that come from her dreams, in which she soars on a giant blueberry bird, or dances right on top of the dinner table. In this heartwarming tale that spans four generations of Jewish women, acclaimed author-illustrator duo Julie Salamon and Jill Weber celebrate family traditions, the enduring love between a girl and her great-grandma, and the everlasting power of stories.
It's Friday, and little Ruby gets to spend the day with her great-grandma, Tata. Together, they go for a walk with Ruby's grandma, Yaya. They take a nap. They read books. The whole family gathers for Shabbat dinner, and Ruby gets to eat a delicious piece of challah bread. Best of all, throughout the day, Tata tells Ruby funny, fantastical stories that come from her dreams, in which she soars on a giant blueberry bird, or dances right on top of the dinner table. In this heartwarming tale that spans four generations of Jewish women, acclaimed author-illustrator duo Julie Salamon and Jill Weber celebrate family traditions, the enduring love between a girl and her great-grandma, and the everlasting power of stories.
Book Details
Format:
eBook
Price:
11.99 USD / 15.99 CAD
Published: 2024-07-23
ISBN: 9781662651724
Imprint:
Minerva
Page Count: 40
Trim Size: 10 x 8
Grades:
Preschool - 3
Ages:
4-8 years
“This multigenerational family expresses love, caring, and pride at nearly every moment….Wonderfully warm and tender." --Kirkus Reviews
“Joyous and heartwarming…. Highly recommended.” - School Library Journal
“Delightful, beautifully illustrated intergenerational book about Shabbat…an engaging way to usher in the …holidays….charming." -- Jewish Journal
“Julie Salamon and Jill Weber hit the mark with a charming, beautifully illustrated intergenerational story.” – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“Focuses on the importance of family traditions, including sharing stories and photos, and Shabbat....Respect for the elderly is emphasized, and … this story is a love letter to the author’s family, as explained in the end note along with her family tree.” – Sydney Taylor Schmooze
"The real love between generations shines through in the text and is expressed in fun, thoughtful illustrations. I loved the way the family's Jewish practices feel naturally integrated into this story of Tata and Ruby." --Belmont Books
"At the heart of this story is the wisdom and love of grandparents, (for this story, specifically grandmothers) and how everyone in the family has an important role even if that role has changed over time..... wonderful for any family to learn how to include the whole family together, no matter how old or young. A great book to celebrate family and Grandparents’ Day." - Barbara's Bookstore
