{"product_id":"sitting-shiva-9781459827721","title":"Sitting Shiva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can't grieve alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories, she refuses to come downstairs. But the laughter and memories gradually bring her into the fold, where she is comforted by her community. By the end of the book, she feels stronger and more nourished, and she understands the beautiful tradition. Then, when sees her father sitting alone, she is able to comfort him in his time of need. \u003cem\u003eSitting Shiva\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful, heartfelt story about grief and loss, but also about comfort and community. It shows that no matter what religion you practice, we are all more similar than we are different.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA note from the author explains the ritual of sitting shiva, a seven-day period of mourning for the death of a family member observed in Jewish homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilver, Erin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's author and freelance writer with 20 years of professional industry experience. Her work has appeared in everything from \u003cem\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/em\u003e to the \u003cem\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. Erin has a master of fine arts in creative nonfiction from King's College in Halifax, a postgraduate journalism degree from Ryerson University and a bachelor of arts from the University of Toronto. Erin lives with her family in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheodore, Michelle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Theodore \u003c\/strong\u003ewas born and raised in Edmonton. She loves making intelligent and captivating illustrations that evoke a deep emotional connection. Her recent work focuses on exploring the intangible feelings of childhood memory and her strong obsession with the pull of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca Book Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630529941778,"sku":"9781459827721","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f5132bbf-556a-440d-9cf2-54438694e717.jpg?v=1732754247","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sitting-shiva-9781459827721","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}