A little girl grieves the loss of her mother. Her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, the Jewish practice of mourning the death of a family member, but she refuses to come downstairs. Eventually, she comes out of hiding and feels solace with others. A beautiful, heartfelt story about grief, loss, comfort and the importance of community. -- back cover.
Note
"Edited by Liz Kemp"--Colophon.
Available Note
Issued also in electronic formats.
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Awards, Picture Books Honor, 2023
