Time to Hide: Based on a True Story of Survival in the Holocaust

Marion Seidemann Fredman, Elisa Kleven

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Time to Hide: Based on a True Story of Survival in the Holocaust

Time to Hide: Based on a True Story of Survival in the Holocaust

Marion Seidemann Fredman, Elisa Kleven

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Description

A Time to Hide captures a powerful true story of Holocaust survival, told through personal testimony, historical photographs, and evocative new illustrations.

When Grete and Julius fled Nazi Germany, they never imagined they'd be forced into hiding in a Dutch attic. While in hiding, their daughter Marion was born--a moment of light amid the darkest of times. Years later, Marion Seidemann Fredman shares her family's courageous story of love, loss, and resilience in this visually rich, nonfiction picture book.

What Makes This Book Essential:

- A Rare Firsthand Story: Told by a child born while in hiding during the Holocaust--now sharing her family's story with the next generation.
- Visually Immersive: Blends historical photographs, forged documents, keepsakes, and newly commissioned illustrations.
- Accessible for Young Readers: Includes historical context, a glossary, and a translation guide--ideal for classrooms and intergenerational reading.
- Legacy and Memory: Honors the lived experiences of Jewish families during World War II and the quiet heroes who helped them survive.

A Time to Hide is a vital Holocaust story that honors memory, teaches history, and helps ensure the next generation understands and remembers this powerful legacy of survival.

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.

Elisa Kleven 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. For as long as she can remember, Elisa has loved creating imaginary characters and miniature worlds in her stories and art. Elisa lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.

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.

Critical Reviews

"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

"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

"Pair this skillfully crafted book with . . . other Anne Frank resources to expand the context of the Holocaust experience. "-- "Booklist, starred review"

"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

Publishing Information

Publisher: Collective Book Studio
Pub date: 2026-03-24
Length: 96 pages

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