Sheri Sinykin was born in Chicago and grew up in Sacramento,
California. She wanted to write children's books ever since third
grade, but first she worked as a newspaper reporter, a hospital
public relations director, and as the assistant executive director
of a convention and visitors bureau. She holds degrees from
Stanford University and Vermont College, where she received an MFA
in writing for children. The author of picture books and middle
grade and young adult novels, she lives in Massachusetts and
Arizona.
Kristina Swarner decided to become an artist at the age of three
and has been drawing ever since. A graduate of the Rhode Island
School of Design, she has create illustrations for books, posters,
greeting cards, magazines, wine labels, CD covers, and theater
posters, among other things. Her work has been exhibited
internationally, including at the Eric Carle Museum and the Society
of Illustrators. She lives in Illinois.
★ "There are many books that help a young child cope with death,
but this is a particularly moving one. . . Although this
reverberates with the beliefs of a particular religion, the
emotions and message transcend."—Booklist, Starred Review
"The beautifully sensitive storytelling comforts readers by showing
the inevitability of the circle of life in the context of strong
family love. . . the emotions ring true universally. . .
Pitch-perfect text and illustrations combine to create a story that
will touch readers' hearts."—School Library Journal
"Sinykin does a commendable job of dispelling fear with empathy and
tenderness through some very direct yet positive answers to a
child's uncertainty. . . Though Rachel's quest takes place within a
Jewish context, her emotions and situation are near universal, and
this artful book handles both well."—Kirkus Reviews
★ "Sinykin hits just the right balance of communication and
reassurance with her storytelling, as does Swarner with her
endearing and soothing illustrations. Children will relate to
Rachel's concerns and appreciate the comforting and positive
messages relayed in a story that takes on a difficult and important
subject."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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