A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of the Year 2024
A celebration of family, culture, and the enduring bond between generations
Sadie’s grandmother is studying art and invites Sadie to learn and share her passion. But Sadie’s grandmother passes on more than her love of art to her grandchild; she also shares her knowledge of Jewish cultural traditions. Sadie learns about the meaning of “chai”—the Hebrew word for life—and the significance of the lucky number eighteen. Her grandmother will soon graduate from college, so Sadie commits herself to finding a perfect way to celebrate with a gift that combines her love of art and newly learned traditions. Readers will appreciate the relationship at the heart of the story in which a passion for art and cultural traditions are lovingly shared between the generations. Eighteen Flowers for Grandma is where love, tradition, and creativity intersect; it will leave an indelible mark on the hearts of readers young and old. Backmatter includes additional information about several Jewish cultural references found in the book, the Hebrew alphabet, and a note about the author’s inspiration for the story.
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Alison Goldberg is a writer based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I Love You for Miles and Miles is her debut picture book, inspired by her children's love of all things that go, and the many hours spent together watching construction vehicles, visiting tractors, and riding trains.
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