Always Remember Me: How One Family Survived World War II

By Kenneth Perry

Rachel's Oma (her grandmother) has two picture albums. In one the photographs show only happy times -- from after World War II, when she and her daughters had come to America. But the other album includes much sadder times from before -- when their life in Germany was destroyed by the Nazis' rise to power. For as long as Rachel can remember, Oma has closed the other album when she's gotten to the sad part. But today Oma will share it all. Today Rachel will hear about what her grandmother, her mother, and her aunts endured. And she'll see how the power of this Jewish family's love for one another gave them the strength to survive. Marisabina Russo illuminates a difficult subject for young readers with great sensitivity. Based on the author's own family history, Always Remember Me is a heartbreaking -- and inspiring -- book sure to touch anyone who reads it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689869207
• ISBN13: 9780689869204
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.8" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

Always...

This excellent new children's book dealing with the Holocaust approaches the subject in a refreshing, non-threatening way that makes it a sure winner. Popular children's book author/illustrator Marisabina Russo tells the story of her own family history, focusing on the four strong Jewish women (her grandmother, her mother, and her two aunts) who most influenced her life. Russo's story features a young girl named Rachel who...

Great historical picture book!

It is hard to find books--particularly picture books--about the Holocaust and World War II that are appropriate for young audiences. ALWAYS REMEMBER ME: HOW ONE FAMILY SURVIVED WORLD WAR II is a great find indeed! ALWAYS REMEMBER ME is a story within a story. Oma is sharing her family history with her young granddaughter, Rachel, as the two look through two photo albums. One photo album contains pictures of her life in Poland...