Bitter and Sweet [Hardcover]

When Hannahs family has to move, her grandmother tells her how she felt leaving the old country  it was both bitter and sweet. As Hannah leaves her friends behind and tries to get used to a new house, she only feels bitterness. Was her grandmother wrong about the sweetness?

Hannah starts to feel better about the move when she sees her new house in the soft light of the Shabbat candles. When a new friend reaches out with a special gift, Hannah realizes that sweetness can come from unexpected places and that she can even create some herself.

Featuring art by acclaimed illustrator Kyrsten Brooker, this story subtly conveys a universal message  while life can be full of challenging moments, sweeter ones can be found and created. An authors note is included on the concept of bitter and sweet in Jewish culture.

For Hannah, moving to a new city feels bitter, but can she find the sweetness, too?

• A new picture book by Sandra V. Feder, author ofThe Moon Inside.
• Kyrsten Brookers sweet illustrations show the universal difficulties of moving to a new city and making new friends.
• Includes an authors note on the concept of bitter and sweet in Jewish culture.
• Curriculum connections: social studies / family traditions, friendship.

Praise forBitter and Sweet:

While telling a familiar story about the difficulties of moving, the quietly expressive text offers a clear view of Hannahs emotions and a hopeful, yet practical perspective on making things better. . . . [I]nsightful. Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

[Kyrsten] Brooker's illustrations are a marvel. Kirkus Reviews

Praise forThe Moon Inside, by Sandra V. Feder, illustrated by Aim?e Sicuro:

Feders words are gentle and reassuring and will satisfy children who also fear the dark & A lovely addition to bedtime book collections.Booklist

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