About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when looking for a gentle, artful way to introduce the concept of the Holocaust or when a child is asking how we remember people and places that are no longer here. It is a profound choice for families navigating the weight of history, focusing on the power of memory as a tool for healing and preservation rather than just the tragedy of loss. The story follows Yaffa Eliach, who spent her life rebuilding her Polish hometown through thousands of recovered photographs. While it addresses the invasion of her village and the displacement of its people, the narrative focuses on the vibrancy of Jewish life and the 'tower' of faces Yaffa built for the National Holocaust Museum. It is a masterpiece of resilience that celebrates the beauty of a culture, making it an age appropriate introduction to a difficult subject for elementary aged children.
