Zayde Babysits before Passover
Passover starts tonight and Zayde is babysitting for Ruthie—his first time by himself! Mommy has left a list of things to do: Buy parsley at the grocery store for the seder plate, go to the playground so Ruthie can use up energy, then use up more energy at home because seders last a long time. And be sure Ruthie takes a nap. But who exactly is babysitting whom as an afternoon of shenanigans ensue?
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Author: Jane Sutton
Jane Sutton is an award-winning author of picture books and novels for children. She grew up on Long Island and attended Brandeis University. Jane lives with her husband in the Boston area, as do their grown children and families. She is grateful to get lots of chances to babysit her grandchildren and hopes she makes fewer mistakes than Ruthie’s Zayde.
Illustrator: Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell is an illustrator from North East Lincolnshire, UK. She graduated from Falmouth University with a degree in Illustration, and has since worked with a variety of publishers internationally.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“Intergenerational love at its most tender and sweet.” – Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“While Ruthie’s parents help Bubbe prepare to host the seder, Zayde makes his debut as Ruthie’s babysitter, guided by 10 instructions from Mommy. Humor emerges from the contrast between Sutton’s administrative-style text and Chappell’s naif illustrations as Zayde interprets the notes: Instruction No. 3 (”Go to the grocery store. Remember to buy parsley for the seder plate") finds Ruthie pushing Zayde in a shopping cart while he waves the parsley like a flag. A few mishaps occur—punctuated with “Oy!”—but Zayde completes his childcare mission and leads the seder with aplomb in a book that shows a mix of spontaneity and tradition making a cherished holiday even more meaningful." —Publishers Weekly
School Library Journal
“Universal themes of grandparenting and family traditions make this a good addition to holiday collections.” — School Library Journal