Latkes for Santa Claus
Latkes for Santa Claus

Author: Janie Emaus

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1510759891

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//*// Finalist for the 2022 International Book Awards in Children's Picture Book and Children's Religious categories \\*\\ To: Santa From: Anna My new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas, so you’re coming to my house for the very first time. And I think you must be REALLY tired of cookies. I’m going to leave you the best Santa treat ever. Anna is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but his sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go. It can't be matzo ball soup—soup in a sleigh with galloping reindeer will never do. It can't be noodle kugel—imagine that by the handful. What a mess! And as certain as Anna is that Santa would devour tzimmes, she knows he just doesn't have the time to sit and enjoy a hearty stew on Christmas Eve. Anna retreats to her thinking corner to figure out the perfect finger food for Santa, not wanting to disappoint him on his very first visit to her house. In this humorous and endearing picture book, blending both Christmas and Hannukah, a little girl and her stepbrother compete to leave Santa the best treats ever. Latkes for Santa Claus concludes with Anna and Michael's winning recipes, ready for children to replicate for Santa in their own kitchens.

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf
Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf

Author: Greg Wolfe

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1619635232

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In this delightfully inventive holiday tale, an elf named Shmelf takes a journey from the North Pole . . . and discovers all the joys of Hanukkah. Shmelf is one of Santa's most important elves. He's part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and girls get their presents! But when Shmelf finds out that some children are missing from Santa's list, he goes to investigate. What Shmelf uncovers is Hanukkah, a wondrous and joyful holiday that Jewish families celebrate each year. As Shmelf observes a family lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and hearing the Hanukkah story, he sees how special the traditions of the holiday truly are--and he wants to be a part of it! Luckily, Santa just might have a special role in mind for Shmelf . . . The rich traditions of Hanukkah come to life in this whimsical and magical story that's perfect for the holiday season.

Sparkles of Joy Activity Book
Sparkles of Joy Activity Book

Author: Aditi Wardhan Singh

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781956870992

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Do your kids love brain teasers ?? Here is a Festive Activity Book to Celebrate the World.This unique activity book walks you though amazing world cultures and Diwali, Hanukkah and Christmas. Create a new tradition by celebrating with creative activities and critical thinking prompts this festive season. 70+ Fun Puzzles, Word Searches, Creative Prompts, Coloring, Craft and Writing Exercises.Did you know the many advantages of activity books? From increased concentration to a sense of personal accomplishment to making learning fun. This particular activity book for children helps them ---Think extensively about the worldCreate a strong sense of self-identityBuild a strong vocabularyHone their writing skillsGet those creative juices flowingBased on identity and empathy building skills, this book is great for kids ages four to nine years old.This makes a great addition to the festive season, birthday parties, classroom/home curriculum and milestone celebrations.

The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol
The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol

Author: Arthur A. Levine

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1536220035

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From an imaginative team comes a new holiday myth for all families to enjoy, especially those celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah. Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that is lantern bright. He can make anything last as long as it is needed, like a tiny bit of oil that must stretch for eight nights, a flower that needs to stay fresh to cheer up someone ailing, or a small lump of chocolate that grows to allow the Glasers to treat their children over the holiday and, during a harsh winter when medicine is needed more than sweets, spurs them to share what little they have with the O’Malleys. In this charming holiday hybrid story, well-known children’s author and editor Arthur A. Levine pairs with award-winning illustrator Kevin Hawkes to offer a mythical, magical take on the way Jewish families came to give and receive gifts over Hanukkah, just as their Christian neighbors do at Christmas, thanks to a loving spirit named Nate Gadol working behind the scenes—together with a certain jolly old soul.

Hanukkah Bear
Hanukkah Bear

Author: Eric A. Kimmel

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2013-07-10

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 0823429717

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Bubba Brayna’s legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna—who does not see or hear very well—mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal. However, after her well-fed guest leaves, there's a knock at the door—it's the rabbi, and all of Brayna's other friends, arriving for dinner. But there are no latkes left—and together, they finally figure out who really ate them. Lively illustrations by Mike Wohnoutka, portraying the sprightly Bubba Brayna and her very hungry guest, accompany this instant family favorite, a humorous reworking of Eric A. Kimmel’s earlier classic tale, The Chanukkah Guest. A traditional recipe for latkes is included in the back matter, along with interesting, digestible facts about the history and traditions of Hanukkah. A 2013 National Jewish Book Award Winner, this book is perfect for a holiday story time with children— either in the classroom or at home, as an introduction for young readers to the traditions and customs of Hanukkah, and as a classic to return to year after year.

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.

'Twas the Month Before Christmas
'Twas the Month Before Christmas

Author: Martha H. King

Publisher: Morehouse Publishing

Published: 1999-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780819217851

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For children, the days before Christmas are filled with anticipation and excitement. This coloring and activity book helps children and their families, as well as church school teachers and their students, understand and celebrate Advent and Christmas more fully. Crafts, puzzles, and word games are interspersed with a story made for coloring of a family observing the season.

The Chanukkah Guest
The Chanukkah Guest

Author: Eric A. Kimmel

Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780590451376

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On the first night of Chanukkah, Old Bear wanders into Bubba Brayna's house and receives a delicious helping of potato latkes when she mistakes him for the rabbi.

One Candle
One Candle

Author: Eve Bunting

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2004-09-21

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0060085606

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For one family the traditional Hanukkah celebration has a deeper meaning. Amidst the food and the festivities, Grandma and Great-Aunt Rose begin their story -- the one they tell each year. They pass on to each generation a tale of perseverance during the darkest hours of the Holocaust, and the strength it took to continue to honor Hanukkah in the only way they could. Their story reaffirms the values of tradition and family, but also shows us that by continuing to honor the tragedies and the triumphs of the past there will always be hope for the future.