Sheri Cooper Sinykin

The title of this bittersweet book is Zayde Comes to Live---to live and not to die. (Zayde is Yiddish for "grandfather.") As the family's rabbi explains, "He is living, Rachel, until the moment he dies." The book is narrated by Rachel, as she starts to come to terms with her grandfather's terminal illness and realize the importance of making memories with her grandfather while he is still alive. The story ends while Zayde is still alive.

The illustrations are colorful and gentle and work well with the text.… (more)

This book discusses something many people avoid answering. The book discusses where will Zayde go after death. Zayde spends his last days living with his granddaughter and she can’t help but question what will happen after death. However ever, Zayde’ s granddaughter’s curiosity soon leads her to a realization. She realizes to stop questiong where Zayde will go after death because she should spend her time with Zayde. This book is written in first person point of view.

As the book progresses Zayde’s granddaughter becomes more understanding of where Zayde is going after death.

This was a really good book.… (more)