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Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything! Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night. And then, just as Hanukkah is about to end, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea:...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Description
One Chinese New Year, her mother sends Goldy Luck to the pandas next door with a plate of turnip cakes, but the pandas are out and disaster follows. Includes a recipe for turnip cakes and an explanation of Chinese New Year.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Two mice, who discover they are neigbors, bring their talents together to create a very special Christmas tree. Annamouse needs decorations for her Christmas tree but can't get to the store because of the deep snow. Willamouse needs a tree for her Christmas decorations, but she can't get to the store either. Will Santamouse know to come to their homes? These two mice seem destined to spend a lonely Christmas until Willamouse hears the sound of music...
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The day before Christmas, everyone in Jose's neighborhood seems grumpy, including his mother who is homesick for Puerto Rico, but when he and his parents return from the pizzeria where they borrowed an oven to cook their roast, the heavenly aroma reminds those they pass of all they have to celebrate.
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
On Isaac's street most of the houses are decorated in red and green for Christmas including his friend, Teresa's, while Isaac's house is blue and white for Hanukkah; then someone smashes Isaac's window in the night, and Teresa comes up with a way to show support her friend--and gets the whole community to rally around their Jewish family.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Introducing Nate Gadol, a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to all those in need. He is a generous spirit whose magic can make things last exactly as long an they're needed. When the Glaser family immigrates to the United States, their first Hanukkah looks like it will be a meager one. And their neighbors are struggling too, with money scarce and Christmas around the corner. Even Santa's spirits are running...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In this beautiful picture book about the Jewish holiday Mimouna, Miriam can't wait to make the traditional holiday pancakes, moufleta. Miriam's neighbour Jasmine, who is Muslim, shares a sack of flour to make the delicious treat, and the new friends celebrate the holiday together. "--
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