This season's Bout-Of-Books theme (for me) is Remarkable Books. I've got seven lined up to share with you. Some will appeal to adults, some to children of all ages. Enjoy.
For day 1, I have a book that touched me in many ways. It's theme is about Tikkun Olam, the Jewish concept of repairing the world. It's about doing good to others without expecting anything in return.
“Repairing the World” by Linda Epstein
It's the perfect book for tweens and teens who have lost someone dear.
“Repairing the World” by Linda Epstein is a heartwarming
book about Daisy and Ruby, BFFs at age 11. They do everything together.
When Ruby dies suddenly,
Daisy must work through the grief, make new friends, and find joy in life
again. It’s really tough at 11 and 12, just as it is at any age.
Just days before school
starts, Daisy meets Mo. He’s just moved to her neighborhood. He’s in her Hebrew
School class, and his mother has been diagnosed with cancer. Their Hebrew
School class assignment is to design and complete a project for Tikkun Olam or
Repairing the World.
Avery is also new to her
school and neighborhood. She’s brainy and loves math and science. She and Daisy
become close friends, along with Mo.
Daisy, Avery, and Mo live
in houses that back onto a nature preserve. They spend lots of time there. Mo
is going to build an owl house. Daisy is going to erect signage so visitors
don’t get lost. All three are searching for magic and kindness.
Linda Epstein treats this topic of death, serious illness,
and loss with hope, renewal, and kindness. The characters learn about Tikkun
Olam (repairing the world), and healing.
I found “Repairing the World” by Linda Epstein a great
comfort. This book filled with healing and hope. It’s a good story for children of all ages
and an excellent book to read with parents, grandparents, and anyone else
dealing with loss.
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