Where Is Poppy? - by Caroline Kusin Pritchard (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Melvin Kusin (1926 - 2018), called "Poppy" by me and his other grandchildren, was a World War II veteran, Senior Olympics track star, and Texas chili mix entrepreneur. Poppy's life was bold and full of unexpected turns. But of his many adventures, Poppy was most proud of leading our family's Passover Seder for seventy-two years in a row. He taught us that traditions have the power to bring and keep families together. It's through these special moments that we can all discover ways our loved ones are still right here with us, just like Poppy is for me"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"A perfect story for all ages."--School Library Journal "January 2024"

"With a racially diverse extended family and mention of modern traditions (oranges on the seder plate), this will be welcomed."--Booklist "January 2024"

"This is a delightful, though poignant, Passover read that reminds children that this festive spring holiday is about family unity and keeping traditions and memories alive....A tender Passover tale that will be especially meaningful for families who've lost cherished members."--Kirkus Reviews "January 2024"

About the Author

Caroline Kusin Pritchard grew up as the youngest of four children in Dallas, Texas, where she spent her childhood writing poems and reciting them to her loyal fanbase of stuffed animals. She is the author of many children's books, including Gitty and Kvetch, The Day the Books Disappeared, and The Keeper of Stories, which is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and received three starred reviews. She has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and their four kiddos. Visit CarolineKusinPritchard.com to learn more.

Dana Wulfekotte is a children's book author-illustrator and freelance animator. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in New Jersey, and currently lives in New York with her husband and two rabbits.