After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood.  

The text conveys a tremendous pride of heritage as it brims with rich images from her characters, African American and Russian Jewish cultures.  A tribute to the strength of all family bonds.
--Publishers Weekly, starred review