The Dreidel that Wouldn’t Spin

The Dreidel that Wouldn’t Spin

Author: Martha Seif Simpson

Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1937786285

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“This dreidel doesn’t work!” the father had cried. “What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work?” the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game.


A Dreidel in Time

A Dreidel in Time

Author: Marcia Berneger

Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 1541552652

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Time travel and Hanukkah, a great combo!


A Hanukkah with Mazel

A Hanukkah with Mazel

Author: Joel Edward Stein

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 151248668X

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Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Misha, a poor artist, has no one to celebrate Hanukkah with until he discovers a hungry cat in his barn. The lucky little cat, whom Misha names Mazel, inspires Misha to turn each night of Hanukkah into something special. He doesn't have money for Hanukkah candles, but he can use his artistic skills to bring light to his home—as Mazel brings good luck to his life.


Chanukah Lights Everywhere

Chanukah Lights Everywhere

Author: Michael J. Rosen

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780152056759

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A young boy counts the candles on the family Menorah and the lights he sees in the world around him on each night of Hanukkah. Includes information on the history and significance of the celebration. Illustrations.


We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt

We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt

Author: Mary Hogan Wilcox

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1632898888

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The perfect Halloween read for trick-or-treators of all ages. Best-selling illustrator Lynn Munsinger puts pumpkins and autumn center stage in this rollicking take on the classic song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. A spooky nighttime hunt for the biggest pumpkin in town results in a fright but also a great adventure and lots of fall fun. Laugh out loud at the sweet silliness and be heartened to know you might not be the only scaredy cat...er, mouse...in the pumpkin patch. The perfect read aloud Halloween. "Even without pumpkin pie, readers will hunt down this delightful Halloween offering." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review


Esther's Gragger

Esther's Gragger

Author: Martha Seif Simpson

Publisher: Wisdom Tales

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781937786762

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A shopkeeper who grumbles about the noise of Purim grakkers uses one to chase away a mean boy who tries to steal the special grakker Ben bought for his sister, Esther.


StoryCraft

StoryCraft

Author: Martha Seif Simpson

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0786492155

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While storytelling is a great favorite of preschoolers, many elementary age children are more drawn to crafts and other activities. StoryCraft is an award-winning library program that combines storytelling with crafts in an exciting and engaging activity for children in first through third grades. Each one-hour program includes storytelling, a craft, movement, activities, music, and discussion. This collection of StoryCraft programs presents 50 fun and educational theme-based sessions. Each includes suggestions for promotion, music, crafts, activities, and stories. The sessions also include bibliographies to help direct young readers toward additional reading, as well as diagrams, detailed instructions, and supply lists for the crafts. The themes range from a Jungle Safari to Math Mayhem to a Western Roundup, all encouraging children to enjoy reading in a variety of ways. Each session has plenty of suggestions, so that the program can be customized. Helpful Hints for implementing the program can help any librarian, volunteer, or parent turn a ho-hum storytime into a dazzling StoryCraft time.


Dreidels on the Brain

Dreidels on the Brain

Author: Joel ben Izzy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0698141660

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At last a great American Hanukkah story! This very funny, very touching novel of growing up Jewish has the makings of a holiday classic. One lousy miracle. Is that too much to ask? Evidently so for Joel, as he tries to survive Hannukah, 1971 in the suburbs of the suburbs of Los Angeles (or, as he calls it, “The Land of Shriveled Dreams”). That’s no small task when you’re a “seriously funny-looking” twelve-year-old magician who dreams of being his own superhero: Normalman. And Joel’s a long way from that as the only Jew at Bixby School, where his attempts to make himself disappear fail spectacularly. Home is no better, with a family that’s not just mortifyingly embarrassing but flat-out broke. That’s why Joel’s betting everything on these eight nights, to see whether it’s worth believing in God or miracles or anything at all. Armed with his favorite jokes, some choice Yiddish words, and a suitcase full of magic tricks, he’s scrambling to come to terms with the world he lives in—from hospitals to Houdini to the Holocaust—before the last of the candles burns out. No wonder his head is spinning: He’s got dreidels on the brain. And little does he know that what’s actually about to happen to him and his family this Hanukkah will be worse than he’d feared . . . And better than he could have imagined.


Rosh Hashanah Is Coming!

Rosh Hashanah Is Coming!

Author: Tracy Newman

Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 1467779881

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"A family and their dog celebrate the Jewish New Year"--


Lights Out Shabbat

Lights Out Shabbat

Author: Sarene Shulimson

Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing ™

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1512491004

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A little boy spends Shabbat with his grandparents in Georgia and gets a snowy surprise.