Honoring Yom HaShoah with "The Crystal Beads: Lalka's Journey"

As we observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the lives lost and the stories that must never be forgotten. At Purple Butterfly Press, we are proud to publish The Crystal Beads: Lalka's Journey by Pat Black-Gould—a moving and age-appropriate children's book that introduces young readers to the Holocaust through the lens of love, bravery, and sacrifice.

Based on a true story, The Crystal Beads follows a young Jewish girl during World War II whose mother must make an unimaginable decision to protect her child. The story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, helping children understand the impact of the Holocaust in a way that fosters empathy, spiritual literacy, and historical awareness.

Why This Story Matters

Yom HaShoah is a solemn reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust, but it is also a call to educate future generations. The Crystal Beads: Lalka's Journey is a valuable tool for parents, educators, and librarians looking to introduce this difficult topic with sensitivity and compassion. With the rise in global antisemitism and continued violence, books like this are essential in creating a more empathetic and informed world.

 

Explore More About "The Crystal Beads" and Holocaust Education

We invite you to dive deeper into the background, impact, and reach of this powerful story through these additional resources:

• The Crystal Beads Featured on the CBC Whitewell Program

• Teaching Children About Religions with The Crystal Beads

• Nurturing Spiritual Literacy: A Journey with The Crystal Beads

• The Crystal Beads Wins Prestigious Royal Palm Literary Award

• Star of David Song: A Tribute to The Crystal Beads

• Interview with Author Pat Black-Gould

• The Crystal Beads Wins Its Third Award

• Pat Black-Gould Featured on PBS

• The Crystal Beads Featured on Jewish Book Council

• Crafty Moms Share Book Review

• Yom HaShoah Reflections by Pat Black-Gould

• Watch the Author Read The Crystal Beads: Lalka's Journey

• Listen to the Song Inspired by The Crystal Beads: Lalka's Journey

A Book with Heart and Purpose

The Crystal Beads has earned multiple awards and widespread acclaim, not only for its literary quality but also for its educational value. It's more than a book—it's a conversation starter, a bridge to history, and a means of nurturing empathy in young hearts.

This Yom HaShoah, we encourage you to share The Crystal Beads: Lalka's Journey with the children in your life. Let us teach the next generation not only what happened, but why it matters.

Buy now!

Paperback $10.95
Hardcover $14.99
Free on Kindle Unlimited.