From the author and illustrator of Finding Forgiveness, this hopeful and lyrical picture book about a Jewish family celebrating Shabbat inspires readers of all kinds to look for moments of joy, even amidst challenging times. On this rainy Friday evening, a boy dwells upon the frustrations of his week. But as the Shabbat candles dance and he feels the warmth of his family gathered around him, he is able to look back and remember that along with the challenges, he also experienced uplifting moments.
From the unexpected kindness of a stranger to skateboarding with new friends, the more the boy searches for the light in his life, the more he comes to see that hope, happiness, and gratitude can be found in even the smallest moments.
This poignant, lyrical story about a Jewish family celebrating Shabbat, the day of rest, inspires us to realize that even when good things feel overshadowed, there is always a spark of light to lift us up—if only we choose to look for it.
Rebecca Gardyn Levington is a children’s book author, journalist, and poet who has a particular penchant for penning both playful and poignant picture books and poems, primarily in rhyme. Some of her recent titles include
Finding Forgiveness;
Whatever Comes Tomorrow;
Some Days I’m The Wind, Little Dreidel Learns to Spin!;
Afikoman, Where’d You Go?; and
I Will Always Be . . . Rebecca lives in New Jersey with her family.
rebeccagardynlevington.com
Diana Mayo has illustrated many picture books, both fiction and nonfiction, including
Finding Forgiveness by Rebecca Gardyn Levington,
Snow Ghost by Tony Mitton,
Molly on the Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal, and
Yawning Yoga by Laurie Jordan. She enjoys getting messy with watercolors, collage, colored pencils, and pastels to create texture-filled illustrations. She lives and works in Chelmsford, England, with her family and two cats.
dianamayo.com