"The next time Bubbe came to visit, her hands were full.
Jillian harrumphed all the way down the stairs so that
everyone would know this was not at all her idea.
Bubbe didn't seem a bit bothered. "Ready to make
soup?" she asked."
Jillian is quick to let readers know she likes her new stepdad, Michael. She's not so keen on his mother, her new Bubbe. Bubbe means that Jillian now has three grandmothers, and one great; she thinks that three are more than enough. Besides, this Bubbe is quick with kisses, and plans, and kvetching???
When Bubbe suggests making matzo ball soup, Jillian has had enough! Noni makes delicious meatball soup, and Gram's gazpacho is the best. From then on, Jillian does her very best to ignore Bubbe's attempts to appease her new granddaughter. Mom is quick to voice her concern, and suggests that her daughter try harder to be kind.
When Bubbe brings all the ingredients needed to make her famous matzo ball soup, Jillian has a change of heart. But, what about her loyalty to the other grandmothers? Is she replacing them with her growing feelings for Bubbe?
All it takes is a plan, and an invitation to bring the entire family together, and spread the love.
Digital illustrations add humor and wonderful expression to this blended family story. Back matter includes recipes for all three soups mentioned, as Jillian grapples with the changes that come when families grow bigger.
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