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December 16, 2020

REVIEW: The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Nancy Cote

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readschildren's book / Hanukkah / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / neighbors / picture booksNo Comments

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It’s the last night of Hanukkah, and more relatives are coming than originally planned. Rachel decides to borrow potatoes from Mrs. Greenberg. She asks Mrs. Greenberg, who is all alone, to come for Hanukkah. But Mrs. Greenberg is very stubborn! Review Rachel is dancing with excitement. It’s the last night ... more >

December 16, 2020

REVIEW: Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / Hanukkah / Holiday / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / picture books2 Comments

A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition. A Caldecott Honor book. On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him. But when he arrives not a single candle is ... more >

December 5, 2020

REVIEW: Hanukkah Cookies with Sprinkles by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / Hanukkah / Holiday / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / picture books16 Comments

Sara sees an old man pick up a bruised apple from the discarded pile next to the local market. She wonders if he’s hungry, as she eats her own breakfast. She wonders if he’s lonely, as she shares Shabbat dinner with Mom and Grandma. As Hanukkah approaches, a season of ... more >

December 5, 2020

REVIEW: Hanukkah Hamster by Michelle Markel, illustrated by André Ceolin

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsHanukkah / Holiday / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / picture books2 Comments

The holiday season is a busy time, with people bustling about. And it’s a busy time for Edgar, a cabdriver who conveys passengers around the city. All day long Edgar drives his cab; many people going to many different places. At the end of one busy day, Edgar is so ... more >

November 25, 2020

REVIEW: Hearts Alight by Elliot Cooper

JayneBook Reviews / C ReviewsContemporary / golem / Hanukkah / holiday novella / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / novella / paranormal m/m romance / trans man10 Comments

Dave Cunningham hates the rampant consumerism that’s come to dominate his family’s Hanukkah celebrations. But a chance to bring a bit of a holiday happiness to his long-time crush, Amit Cohen, helps put him in a more festive mood. In the quest to craft the perfect gift, Dave tries to ... more >

October 13, 2020

REVIEW: Miracles and Menorahs by Stacey Agdern

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews#ownvoices / Contemporary / Hanukkah / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / New York City / Small-Town / upstate New York4 Comments

Sarah Goldman loves Hanukkah, and she’s thrilled to be appointed as vice chair of the Hollowville Hanukkah Festival. So when the festival is threatened with cancellation, she comes up with an idea: a new slogan and advertising campaign topped off with a metal menorah large enough to fill the center ... more >

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