Something Sweet Birthdays After a few brief months

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As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere

While Hitler advanced across Europe and threatened the British Isles

After many years of travel in the Nordic countries--usually preferring to visit during the warmer months--Barbara Sjoholm found herself drawn to Lapland and Sápmi one winter just as mørketid

Something Sweet Birthdays After a few brief monthsBy: Lesla Newman Published by Charlesbridge Publishing, 2026 03 24 From award winning author Lesla 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. Lizzies never experienced shiva before. When she and her mom arrive at Joshuas