A flame burns on : lighting the yahrzeit candle / written by Richard Ho ; illustrated by Carmel Ben Ami.
"Each year, a Jewish girl and her mom light a yahrzeit candle on the anniversary of an uncle's passing. Even though she was young when he died, her memories of him shine bright and clear: all the times they went camping, read together, and how he was there for every birthday. The mom and daughter spend the day exchanging their favorite stories, sometimes laughing or shedding a tear, and visiting his plot, his spirit lives on, rekindled in the yahrzeit candle's flame. It's then that the girl understands the true purpose of her family's custom: to share, celebrate, and heal. With luminous art that glows on the page, 'A Flame Burns On' is an unforgettable, poignant story about finding joy and light in the darkness, and an ode to the loved ones that stay in our hearts forever, long after they are gone. Backmatter includes an author's note that explains the custom and significance of lighting a yahrzeit candle"-- Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593571750
- ISBN: 0593571754
- ISBN: 9780593571767
- ISBN: 0593571762
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026.
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8 Alfred A. Knopf.Grades K-1 Alfred A. Knopf.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Grief > Juvenile fiction.
Candles > Juvenile fiction.
Uncles > Juvenile fiction.
Jews > Juvenile fiction.
Judaism > Customs and practices > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Picture books.
Available copies
- 3 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | E HO (Text) | 30229101448123 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"Each year, a Jewish girl and her mom light a yahrzeit candle on the anniversary of an uncle's passing. Even though she was young when he died, her memories of him shine bright and clear: all the times they went camping, read together, and how he was there for every birthday. The mom and daughter spend the day exchanging their favorite stories, sometimes laughing or shedding a tear, and visiting his plot, his spirit lives on, rekindled in the yahrzeit candle's flame. It's then that the girl understands the true purpose of her family's custom: to share, celebrate, and heal. With luminous art that glows on the page, 'A Flame Burns On' is an unforgettable, poignant story about finding joy and light in the darkness, and an ode to the loved ones that stay in our hearts forever, long after they are gone. Backmatter includes an author's note that explains the custom and significance of lighting a yahrzeit candle"--
