by Gloria Spielman (Author), Inbal Gigi Bousidan (Illustrator)
When Mina's beloved Grandma dies, nothing feels right anymore.
French toast, Sundays, and Grandma had always gone together. Now the comforting morning ritual isn't the same.
People come to visit and sit shiva. Mina just hides up in the big old oak tree. But over days, the stories she hears about Grandma bring her slowly back down to earth.
That's when Mina realizes she's the only one who can share Grandma's secret French toast recipe. At last, Mina feels ready to smile again.
An author's note explains the Jewish traditions of bringing comfort, prayer and food for seven days, a time of mourning called shiva.
2019 Sydney Taylor Notable Picture Book
Front Jacket
When Mina's beloved Grandma dies, nothing feels right anymore.
People come to visit. Mina just hides up in the big old oak tree. But the stories she hears about Grandma bring her slowly back down
until at last Mina feels ready to smile again.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.2 x 8.3 IN
Publication Date: April 01, 2018
Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award (2019)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: French Toast Sundays
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
