A Candle for Grandpa: A Guide to the Jewish Funeral for Children and Parents [Hardcover]

et al David Techner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1993 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This illustrated story sensitively explains the Jewish view of death and funeral practices and rituals to young children. Includes a glossary of Jewish funeral terms and a "Q & A" of most frequently asked questions by children and parents.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-Jewish funeral practices are explained carefully and gently from the perspective of an 11-year-old boy on the first anniversary of his grandfather's death. No special knowledge is needed to understand this book-each step is thoroughly detailed. A glossary and notes to parents about handling death with children are included. Although Techner represents Orthodox Jewish practice, the book was published by the Reform movement and thus has a more universal appeal. Barbara Pomerantz's Bubby, Me, and Memories (UAHC, 1983), told from a five-year-old girl's point of view, touches on the seven days after death when the family observes the shivah, and maintains that a person can be kept alive through memories. In Moshe Spero's Tzedeh (Simcha, 1984), a little boy mourns his grandfather and is given his siddur (prayer book). That title also has a long section on how to explain death to children. Sandy Lanton's Daddy's Chair (Kar-Ben, 1992) is about healing after death. Because of its different perspective, Techner's book is a worthwhile purchase for all Jewish libraries.-Marcia Posner, Federation of New York and the Jewish Book Council, New York City

Copyright 1993 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Urj Press (July 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807405078
• ISBN-13: 978-0807405079
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,153,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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