Tom Seidmann-Freud (17 November 1892 – 7 February 1930) was an Austrian-Jewish painter, children's book author and illustrator.

When she returned to Berlin she studied in the School of applied Arts working with wood, stone and copper and experimenting with graphic design, drawing and decorative painting.

The pair co-founded Peregrin publishing house which focused on religious issues for Jewish immigrants.

After Bialik left for Tel Aviv in 1924 and the Great Depression hit Germany in 1929, the company went bankrupt.

[1][2][3][4][6] As Germany moved towards war and the situation became more dangerous for Jews, Seidmann-Freud's daughter, adopted by Lily and her husband Arnold Marlé was sent as part of a child transport to Palestine in 1938.