From award-winning author Lesléa Newman comes a shiva story about grief and remembrance, Jewish culture and connection, and learning how to support a friend. Something Sweet is a beautiful and touching picture book for 5 to 8 year-olds that handles the difficult theme of death with grace, humor, and honesty. Lizzie's never experienced shiva before.
When she and her mom arrive at Joshua's house, Lizzie is determined to cheer up her friend who is mourning the loss of his grandfather. But Joshua isn't in the mood for their usual puzzles or magic tricks. He misses his favorite baking partner.
As Lizzie participates in the Jewish customs of shiva, she begins to learn a new meaning of friendship. Maybe all Joshua needs right now is someone to listen. Something Sweet balances themes of processing grief, experiencing another culture, and learning how to be a good friend-and does so with tender care.
| ISBN: | 9781623545710 |
| Publication date: | 24th March 2026 |
| Author: | Lesléa Newman |
| Illustrator: | Sarita Rich |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories |
From award-winning author Lesléa Newman comes a shiva story about grief and remembrance, Jewish culture and connection, and learning how to support a friend. Something Sweet is a beautiful and touching picture book for 5 to 8 year-olds that handles the difficult theme of death with grace, humor, and honesty.
Something Sweet features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
Something Sweet was written by Lesléa Newman and published by Charlesbridge
Something Sweet has 32 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.