Linda Glaser

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.

The story of Emma Lazarus, who, despite her life of privilege, became a tireless advocate for the immigrants who arrived in New York City in the 1880s and wrote a famous poem for the Statue of Liberty.

When Rachel makes latkes with her friend Mrs. Greenberg, the project turns out to be a very messy one.

In this version of the familiar tale, an old man tricks the townspeople of Chelm into contributing the necessary ingredients for making a Seder feast for all to share.

"Kimmy has gumption--not that she knows that. What Kimmy knows is she wants to make her very own kite, even though everyone around her says she can't do it. Kimmy cuts and pastes with paper and ribbons all morning long until at last her creation is complete. But will it fly? And what will her friends think if it doesn't? Despite any doubt, Kimmy sets her sights as high as the sky"--Book jacket.

"When Faigel can't find her latke recipe, her husband asks the rabbi, whose advice leads them to make way too many latkes, in this Hanukkah story about the foolish people of Chelm."--Provided by publisher.