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A Time to Hide
Based on a True Story of Survival During the Holocaust
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven and Diane Dove
Published by The Collective Book Studio
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
When Grete and Julius fell in love, they planned to build a new life together in Germany, near their families. They never thought they’d be forced to wear yellow stars for everyone to identify them as Jews, use forged papers with fake names, or hide in a stranger’s attic in Holland—with their newborn baby just downstairs, in plain sight of the Nazis.
Author Marion Seidemann Fredman chronicles the story of her parents’ experience through the horrors of World War II and how they survived by taking life into their own hands. Each page weaves a story of its own through historical papers, photographs, documents, and other pieces saved and passed down from one generation to the next. Combined with gorgeously painted artwork by nationally acclaimed author and illustrator Elisa Kleven, the effect renders a uniquely poignant depiction of Jewish life during the Holocaust. Also included at the back is a glossary and an author’s note.
From leaving home for temporary safety in Holland, finding help from brave, self-sacrificing individuals, and defying incredible danger to have a baby when surrounded by enemies, Seidemann’s story serves as a powerful reminder of a past not too long ago and the importance in keeping stories and memories alive.
Author Marion Seidemann Fredman chronicles the story of her parents’ experience through the horrors of World War II and how they survived by taking life into their own hands. Each page weaves a story of its own through historical papers, photographs, documents, and other pieces saved and passed down from one generation to the next. Combined with gorgeously painted artwork by nationally acclaimed author and illustrator Elisa Kleven, the effect renders a uniquely poignant depiction of Jewish life during the Holocaust. Also included at the back is a glossary and an author’s note.
From leaving home for temporary safety in Holland, finding help from brave, self-sacrificing individuals, and defying incredible danger to have a baby when surrounded by enemies, Seidemann’s story serves as a powerful reminder of a past not too long ago and the importance in keeping stories and memories alive.
About The Author
Marion Seidemann Fredman lives in Berkeley, California surrounded by her family, friends, dogs, chickens, treasures, and memories. She spends much of her time in her garden making whimsical art and hanging out with her offspring. This is her first book.
About The Illustrators
Elisa Kleven writes and illustrates picture books because she’s never outgrown her childhood passion for art and storymaking. Having spent much of her childhood creating magical, miniature worlds, Elisa now creates similar worlds inside of her picture books. She is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of over thirty children’s books, including Sun Bread, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, The Paper Princess, and Abuela, by Arthur Dorros. Her books have been included in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Reading Rainbow series. Elisa's stories have also been performed as plays and ballets by professional theater and dance companies. To learn more about Elisa and her work, please visit her website: www.elisakleven.com
Diane Dove is a California-based artist with a thirty-year career in art education. She holds a BFA and a master’s degree in international education, which she earned while living and teaching in Brazil.
Product Details
- Publisher: The Collective Book Studio (March 26, 2026)
- Length: 96 pages
- ISBN13: 9781685556280
- Ages: 9 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
"Pair this skillfully crafted book with . . . other Anne Frank resources to expand the context of the Holocaust experience. "
– Booklist, starred review
"A unique and unreservedly recommended addition to family, elementary school, middle school, and community library Holocaust Studies picture book collections."
– Midwest Book Review
"Assembled from inherited memory, it’s a piercing narrative that feels like a preserved family archive."
– Publishers Weekly
"A Time to Hide is a gripping, unique, and beautiful graphic memoir that recounts one family's story of escape and survival during the Holocaust through photos and illustrations. This story does something incredible, which is to shine a light on the terror so many Jewish people endured, but also the sacrifice of others who risked their safety to protect others, and the indomitable spirit of a people to start anew after losing everything. I cried tears of sadness and joy."
– Brooke Warner, Publisher and Author
"Multimedia storytelling immerses us in the miracle of a family's survival - and reminds us all how to be more human."
– Dr. Audrey Barbakoff, librarian and author of Mazel Toes!
"It is an homage to her brave heroic parents and the 'Righteous Gentiles' who protected her family and aided in her birth at great risk to themselves."
– Gloria Kobrin, founder of Kosher by Gloria
"Marion Seidemann Fredman’s book portrays her family’s courage and resilience amidst the terror in simple words and lovely illustrations that make it easy enough for a child to understand. Another generation will learn what happened and continue to say 'never again!'"
– Ronnie V. Fein, recipe developer and author of The Modern Kosher Kitchen
"A Time to Hide captures both the terror and the tenderness of those years in hiding, while highlighting acts of courage and sacrifice. Despite the weighty subject matter, their story is handled with care, making it accessible for younger readers (ages 9–12) while still conveying the gravity of this period of history. "
– Reading for Sanity Book Reviews
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