{"product_id":"something-sweet-a-sitting-shiva-story-9781623545710","title":"Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author Lesléa Newman comes a shiva story about grief and remembrance, Jewish culture and connection, and learning how to support a friend. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomething Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful and touching picture book for 5 to 8 year-olds that handles the difficult theme of death with grace, humor, and honesty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLizzie's never experienced shiva before. When she and her mom arrive at Joshua's house, Lizzie is determined to cheer up her friend who is mourning the loss of his grandfather. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Joshua isn't in the mood for their usual puzzles or magic tricks. He misses his favorite baking partner. As Lizzie participates in the Jewish customs of shiva, she begins to learn a new meaning of friendship. Maybe all Joshua needs right now is someone to listen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomething Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e balances themes of processing grief, experiencing another culture, and learning how to be a good friend--and does so with tender care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lesléa Newman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.35h x 8.67w x 0.33d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623545710\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesléa Newman\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than 70 books and anthologies, including \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eWelcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she now resides in Massachusetts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarita Rich\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHavdalah Sky: A Poem for the End of Shabbat\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDaddy, Me, and the Magic Hour\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eHypnosis Harry\u003c\/i\u003e. She is from northern Alaska and currently lives in Hawaii. www.saritarich.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Lesl\u0026#195;\u0026#169;a Newman \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47792929898653,"sku":"9781623545710","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_09b2738a-0dc9-4d7d-ad28-b57b99cc6001.jpg?v=1774984883","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/something-sweet-a-sitting-shiva-story-9781623545710","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}