Tali and the Timeless Time

Illustrated by Chantelle Thorne and Burgen Thorne
Published by The Collective Book Studio
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

A tender story of love, memory, and family that helps children explore the emotions and changes that come with aging family members while celebrating the traditions that keep us connected across generations.

Tali loves spending time with her grandmother, her “Nona,” especially when they prepare traditional Sephardic Jewish dishes together. But as they cook, Tali notices that her nona sometimes forgets things—calling her by her mother’s name or losing track of the meal they’re making. As Tali navigates these moments, she begins to understand Nona's "Timeless Time," where memories from the past and present come together in beautiful and complex ways.

• Ideal for children ages 4-8, especially those experiencing a grandparent’s memory loss.
• A heartfelt story that opens up gentle conversations about aging and family connections.
• Beautiful illustrations bring to life the rich traditions and the love between a grandmother and granddaughter.

Tali and the Timeless Time poignantly and sensitively tells the story of a young girl’s empathy and curiosity about her grandmother’s confusion and memory loss. Perfect for children navigating a changing relationship with an aging family member, this heartwarming tale also centers on the importance of traditions that bind us together across time and generations.

About The Author

Mira Z. Amiras is an anthropologist, author, and award-winning filmmaker. She received her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and is Professor Emerita of Comparative Religion and Middle East Studies at San Jose State University. Mira lives in San Francisco with her family.

About The Illustrators

Multi-award-winning illustration team Chantelle and Burgen Thorne are eclectic bookworms who delight in the magic of stories. Quick-draw, deft wielders of the digital brush, they have many titles out in the world. Now they're going ultra-edgy and working on their first author-illustrated picture book as well as a graphic novel—whoo-hoo!! They live in the countryside with their two girly dogs.

Product Details

  • Publisher: The Collective Book Studio (August 26, 2025)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781685554262
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

"Cultures and generations combine to enrich one another in this tender picture book. . ."

Foreword Reviews

"It’s a lovely book, 'timeless time' being a beautiful description of a day spent with a loved one, doing this and that, in no particular order, sharing stories, mixing up past with present, making memories that will adapt over time."

The Jewish Independent

"The book celebrates cultural diversity and tradition in a way that feels both specific and universal — a reflection of Jewish heritage that welcomes all families into its circle of storytelling, food, and heart."

– Lulu Qu, HeyDoYou.com

"It's a beautiful look into Sephardi traditions"

The Jewish Standard

" It’s a great guide for kids to navigate aging family members."

– Jeni Hawkins, ThatsJustJeni.com

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