A Pocket Full of Seeds

A parent might reach for this book when looking for a gentle yet honest introduction to the Holocaust for a sensitive child. It focuses on the emotional experience of one young girl, making the vast historical tragedy feel personal and understandable. A Pocket Full of Seeds tells the story of Nicole, a Jewish girl in France whose family is taken by the Nazis. Left alone, she must find a way to hide and survive, holding onto memories of her family like precious seeds in her pocket. The book poignantly explores themes of fear, profound loneliness, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is an excellent choice for starting conversations about persecution, bravery, and the importance of hope in the darkest of times, without graphic descriptions of violence.