Eli Remembers

Ruth Vander Zee

ISBN 10: 0802853099 / ISBN 13: 9780802853097

Published by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2007

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Year after year, Eli watches the solemn lighting of seven candles at his family's celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On such a happy occasion, his parents and grandparents always seem sad, and Eli can't understand why.Then one year Eli travels to Eastern Europe to learn more about his family history. There, he learns how the candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania, and how remembering his ancestors can help heal years of grief and shame.This powerful story, illuminated by Bill Farnsworth's sensitive brush strokes and muted palette, can be used as an introduction to World War I and the Holocaust, and will also remind young readers how they can make a difference in the lives of their families.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eli Remembers
• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802853099
• ISBN 13: 9780802853097
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Farnsworth, Bill
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

A Jewish boy learns about his Eastern European ancestry and the meaning of remembrance in this powerful picture book, based on a true Holocaust story.

Year after year, Eli watches the solemn lighting of seven candles at his family's celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On such a happy occasion, his parents and grandparents always seem sad, and Eli can't understand why.

But when he travels to Eastern Europe to learn more about his family history, Eli learns how the candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania, and how remembering his ancestors can help heal years of grief and shame.

This moving story is based on the true life experience of Sneider’s grandson. Illuminated by Bill Farnsworth's sensitive brush strokes and muted palette, the book can be used as an introduction to World War II and the Holocaust and discussions about family history.

Named an ILA/CBC Children’s Choices Book and a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Children's Book Council (CBC).

About the Authors

Ruth Vander Zee, teacher and writer, is also the author of Erika's Story, illustrated by Roberto Innocenti (Creative Editions). She lives in San Jose, California with her husband.

Marian Sneider (1934–2005), author and family therapist, wrote professionally for the Miami Herald, Miami News, and Highlights and Turtle children's magazines. Eli Remembers was inspired by events from her own family, and is her first published book for children. Marian passed away in December 2005.

Bill Farnsworth has illustrated more than forty books, including Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer by Bill Wise (Lee & Low) and The Flag with Fifty-Six Stars by Susan Goldman Rubin (Holiday House). Bill lives in Florida.