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Where Is Poppy?
In this heartwarming Passover story, a young Jewish child learns to work through grief with the help of family, memory, and tradition.
It’s Passover time and everything seems the same, but there’s one major problem. Poppy is gone. And it’s just not Passover without Poppy. Mama says he’s still here, and Aunty says to keep looking, but where? This young child searches and searches but can’t find Poppy anywhere.
All of Poppy’s favorite people are here though, and so are the special traditions he taught them. Suddenly she starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, Poppy is here, too…and always will be.
It’s Passover time and everything seems the same, but there’s one major problem. Poppy is gone. And it’s just not Passover without Poppy. Mama says he’s still here, and Aunty says to keep looking, but where? This young child searches and searches but can’t find Poppy anywhere.
All of Poppy’s favorite people are here though, and so are the special traditions he taught them. Suddenly she starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, Poppy is here, too…and always will be.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published February 13, 2024
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February 8, 2024
I received an ARC of this book for my honest opinion.
More than just a Passover book, this book helps a young girl deal with an important holiday for the first time without her grandfather. With the simple use of color, you can find Poppy's influence throughout the book as the young girl searches for her Poppy as if he were the afikomen. I also really loved that in her search, we learn of who Poppy was, a way to discover new things about a person even after they are gone.
More than just a Passover book, this book helps a young girl deal with an important holiday for the first time without her grandfather. With the simple use of color, you can find Poppy's influence throughout the book as the young girl searches for her Poppy as if he were the afikomen. I also really loved that in her search, we learn of who Poppy was, a way to discover new things about a person even after they are gone.
May 6, 2024
Poppy (grandfather) has died before the book begins. The family is gathering for the Passover Seder but one child struggles as he isn't there. Everyone tells her that Poppy is here but she can't find him. Then she starts to see and hear others share the love and same actions her Poppy did. She realizes that he is still with them and the love continues. Tender look at grief and continuing to celebrate without a loved one.
March 5, 2024
A well-written story about one girl grieving the loss of her grandfather as she feels his absence at her family's Passover seder. Throughout the course of the night, however, she sees the way he remains present as the family carries on their traditions.
Themes: Jewish Life and Traditions, Grief/Loss, Family, Grandparents
Age range: Preschool-Elementary
Themes: Jewish Life and Traditions, Grief/Loss, Family, Grandparents
Age range: Preschool-Elementary
May 13, 2024
A passover story that is also an excellent guide to grief and what it looks like to celebrate a holiday after a family member passes. The limited color palette really enriches the narrative and the seeking for a person adds a really compelling element. Hand this to families who celebrate Passover and those who don't -- it will still be meaningfully felt.
May 25, 2024
Holidays are the hardest when a loved one passes. Where is Poppy? addresses this on an age appropriate level, as a young girl misses her grandfather at the first Passover seder after his passing. Having just had my second Passover after my father's passing, I found this incredibly moving and relatable. Highly recommended for all ages, especially after the death of a grandparent.
June 15, 2024
A touching story of a young child, missing her grandfather, having trouble getting into the mood for her family's Passover celebration. Her mama claims he is still with them, so she looks for him and ends up finding him in their traditions.
Backmatter talks about the author's Poppy and their family's Passover traditions.
Backmatter talks about the author's Poppy and their family's Passover traditions.
June 24, 2024
A young girl is excited to celebrate Passover with her family, but she is grieving for her Poppy. When she says that it isn't the same without him, they tell her that he is still there with them. She begins to look all over the house? Where is Poppy? Can he be found? This is a beautiful story about love, grief, family, tradition, and celebration.
August 26, 2024
Passover without Poppy just isn’t the same, especially for the grandchildren who are learning how to cope with death’s finality during the family’s observance of the holiday. Muted illustrations emphasize the somber atmosphere of a home permeated with the pall of grief and the comfort of shared memories to help mitigate the loss.
February 4, 2024
This is a tough one and really for older children that have a loss in their family. Such a tough topic with littles.
March 7, 2024
Such a sweet story about a grandparent who has passed away and how we can see them all around us even after they are gone! Beautiful story centered around a family's Passover celebration
May 27, 2024
A bittersweet story about tradition and loss from a Jewish perspective.
September 3, 2024
A beautiful homage to the author's Poppy who passed away in 2018.
September 20, 2024
Lovely story about how those we love remain with us, even after they're gone.
April 22, 2024
This book explores the theme of loss and healing in a sensitive story for young readers. A young girl is facing the first family celebration since her beloved grandfather has passed away. Passover just won't be the same without Poppy. When relatives say that Poppy is there, she looks all around for him, much like searching for the afikomen. It is only as the evening progresses and she listens to family stories, that she realizes that her grandfather is there in everyone's memories.
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