Bubbe & Gram: My Two Grandmothers

by Joan C. Hawxhurst

Book Overview

Intended for ages 4 to 8 years, this book addresses day-to-day life in an interfaith family. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965128423
• ISBN13: 9780965128421
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Dovetail Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Response to Jen from Canada

As the author of Bubbe & Gram, I wanted to respond to your harsh comments. About the illustrations: there was never any intent to characterize either grandmother as outdated or frumpy. We simply tried to draw two people who would be distinguishable to very young children. I suppose if we'd drawn the Christian grandma as the chubbier one, we'd be getting criticism from Christian families. I'm sorry the book wasn't useful for your particular family, but I'm disappointed that you were so quick to publicly condemn its possible usefulness for other types of interfaith families. I've gotten many appreciative and thankful letters from parents who thought Bubbe & Gram really helped their preschoolers feel comfortable in their dual identities. I hope that such families will be able to see beyond your negative review and still try this book.

Excellent for young readers in interfaith families.

A loving look at the celebrations and holidays of two faiths (Judaism and Christianity). The narrator introduces his grandmothers (one of each faith), explains the customs of both faiths, and contrasts the observance of the Sabbath as well as major holidays that occur around the same season. A must for interfaith families. Also useful in providing any child with knowledge about other faiths.