Author: Barbara Brown
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 146684518X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
An Alaska family celebrates Hanukkah with a stubborn moose in their backyard and the Northern Lights as the best-ever menorah. Hanukkah in Alaska is unlike anywhere else. Snow piles up over the windows. Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard, right near her favorite blue swing. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating more tree! It's not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar Jewish holiday tradition provides the perfect—and surprising—solution.
Hanukkah in Alaska
Author: Barbara Brown
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 146684518X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
An Alaska family celebrates Hanukkah with a stubborn moose in their backyard and the Northern Lights as the best-ever menorah. Hanukkah in Alaska is unlike anywhere else. Snow piles up over the windows. Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard, right near her favorite blue swing. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating more tree! It's not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar Jewish holiday tradition provides the perfect—and surprising—solution.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 146684518X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
An Alaska family celebrates Hanukkah with a stubborn moose in their backyard and the Northern Lights as the best-ever menorah. Hanukkah in Alaska is unlike anywhere else. Snow piles up over the windows. Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard, right near her favorite blue swing. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating more tree! It's not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar Jewish holiday tradition provides the perfect—and surprising—solution.
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)
Author: Julie Falatko
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698154940
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698154940
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.
A Bad Case of Stripes
Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338113151
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
It's the first day of school, and Camilla discovers that she is covered from head to toe in stripes, then polka-dots, and any other pattern spoken aloud! With a little help, she learns the secret of accepting her true self, in spite of her peculiar ailment.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338113151
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
It's the first day of school, and Camilla discovers that she is covered from head to toe in stripes, then polka-dots, and any other pattern spoken aloud! With a little help, she learns the secret of accepting her true self, in spite of her peculiar ailment.
The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol
Author: Arthur A. Levine
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536233269
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From an imaginative team come a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to anyone in need! 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.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536233269
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From an imaginative team come a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to anyone in need! 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.
Heroes of the Frontier
Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Knopf Canada
ISBN: 0735272468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
A captivating, often hilarious novel of family, loss, wilderness, and the curse of a violent America, Dave Eggers’s Heroes of the Frontier is a powerful examination of our contemporary life and a rousing story of adventure. Josie and her children’s father have split up, she’s been sued by a former patient and lost her dental practice, and she’s grieving the death of a young man senselessly killed. When her ex asks to take the children to meet his new fiancée’s family, Josie makes a run for it, figuring Alaska is about as far as she can get without a passport. Josie and her kids, Paul and Ana, rent a rattling old RV named the Chateau, and at first their trip feels like a vacation: They see bears and bison, they eat hot dogs cooked on a bonfire, and they spend nights parked along icy cold rivers in dark forests. But as they drive, pushed north by the ubiquitous wildfires, Josie is chased by enemies both real and imagined, past mistakes pursuing her tiny family, even to the very edge of civilization. A tremendous new novel from the bestselling author of The Circle, Heroes of the Frontier is the darkly comic story of a mother and her two young children on a journey through an Alaskan wilderness plagued by wildfires and a uniquely American madness.
Publisher: Knopf Canada
ISBN: 0735272468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
A captivating, often hilarious novel of family, loss, wilderness, and the curse of a violent America, Dave Eggers’s Heroes of the Frontier is a powerful examination of our contemporary life and a rousing story of adventure. Josie and her children’s father have split up, she’s been sued by a former patient and lost her dental practice, and she’s grieving the death of a young man senselessly killed. When her ex asks to take the children to meet his new fiancée’s family, Josie makes a run for it, figuring Alaska is about as far as she can get without a passport. Josie and her kids, Paul and Ana, rent a rattling old RV named the Chateau, and at first their trip feels like a vacation: They see bears and bison, they eat hot dogs cooked on a bonfire, and they spend nights parked along icy cold rivers in dark forests. But as they drive, pushed north by the ubiquitous wildfires, Josie is chased by enemies both real and imagined, past mistakes pursuing her tiny family, even to the very edge of civilization. A tremendous new novel from the bestselling author of The Circle, Heroes of the Frontier is the darkly comic story of a mother and her two young children on a journey through an Alaskan wilderness plagued by wildfires and a uniquely American madness.
North Star
Author: Dorrie Papademetriou
Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press
ISBN: 0881412236
Category : Aleuts
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In 1794 a group of Russian orthodox missionaries landed on Kodiak Island, Alaska, with the intent of preaching to native Americans, baptizing those who would accept the Christian life and developing for them both academic and agricultural schools. Of these missionaries, Father Herman lived among the Aleut people for over 40 years, and earned the nickname Apa or Grandfather. He was often involved with local authorities concerning the rights of local natives, who were constantly violated by explorers and foreign authorities. In this volume, author Dorrie Papademetriou captures the essence of the monk and the world of Apa and the Aleut people comes alive in illustrations of northern lights, Kodiak bears, giant cabbages and angel's wings.
Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press
ISBN: 0881412236
Category : Aleuts
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In 1794 a group of Russian orthodox missionaries landed on Kodiak Island, Alaska, with the intent of preaching to native Americans, baptizing those who would accept the Christian life and developing for them both academic and agricultural schools. Of these missionaries, Father Herman lived among the Aleut people for over 40 years, and earned the nickname Apa or Grandfather. He was often involved with local authorities concerning the rights of local natives, who were constantly violated by explorers and foreign authorities. In this volume, author Dorrie Papademetriou captures the essence of the monk and the world of Apa and the Aleut people comes alive in illustrations of northern lights, Kodiak bears, giant cabbages and angel's wings.
Hanukkah Pop-Up Menorah
Author: Lisa Rojany
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1647227569
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A safe, no-mess, and fun way to celebrate Hanukkah! Pop up the menorah and add a sturdy paper candle for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah! Discover fun and festive Hanukkah collectibles and a stunningly detailed pop-up menorah in this unique Hanukkah decoration and activity. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Open a new pocket each night to discover a paper candle to place on the menorah. Fun, interactive, and fire-free, Hanukkah Pop-Up Calendar is a beautiful addition to your holidays! NEW HANUKKAH TRADITION: Count down the eight nights of Hanukkah by opening a pocket each night to discover a new paper candle to place on the pop-up menorah. FIRE-FREE FUN: A safe way to “light” the menorah for all ages.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1647227569
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A safe, no-mess, and fun way to celebrate Hanukkah! Pop up the menorah and add a sturdy paper candle for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah! Discover fun and festive Hanukkah collectibles and a stunningly detailed pop-up menorah in this unique Hanukkah decoration and activity. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Open a new pocket each night to discover a paper candle to place on the menorah. Fun, interactive, and fire-free, Hanukkah Pop-Up Calendar is a beautiful addition to your holidays! NEW HANUKKAH TRADITION: Count down the eight nights of Hanukkah by opening a pocket each night to discover a new paper candle to place on the pop-up menorah. FIRE-FREE FUN: A safe way to “light” the menorah for all ages.
No Mirrors in My Nana's House
Author: Ysaye M. Barnwell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152018252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152018252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.
Moishe's Miracle
Author: Laura Krauss Melmed
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452122660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A magical frying pan creates havoc in this “original Hanukkah story that has the sound and feel of a traditional folktale” (Booklist). In the little village of Wishniak, Moishe the mailman is known for his generosity and good heart. The only one who doesn’t appreciate him is his wife, Baila. How can they afford to make latkes when he keeps giving and giving to everyone else? Then Moishe receives a gift himself—a pan that magically produces all the latkes anyone could wish for. . . . enough to feed the whole village! But Moishe is supposed to be the only one who can use the miraculous pan. When Baila tries to use it for her own benefit, she cooks up some big trouble—in this beautifully illustrated holiday story featuring a visiting rabbi, a talking cow, lots of laughter, and some delicious fried pancakes. “This entertainingly illustrated tale unwinds itself and reveals the meaning of Hanukkah.” —The New York Times
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452122660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A magical frying pan creates havoc in this “original Hanukkah story that has the sound and feel of a traditional folktale” (Booklist). In the little village of Wishniak, Moishe the mailman is known for his generosity and good heart. The only one who doesn’t appreciate him is his wife, Baila. How can they afford to make latkes when he keeps giving and giving to everyone else? Then Moishe receives a gift himself—a pan that magically produces all the latkes anyone could wish for. . . . enough to feed the whole village! But Moishe is supposed to be the only one who can use the miraculous pan. When Baila tries to use it for her own benefit, she cooks up some big trouble—in this beautifully illustrated holiday story featuring a visiting rabbi, a talking cow, lots of laughter, and some delicious fried pancakes. “This entertainingly illustrated tale unwinds itself and reveals the meaning of Hanukkah.” —The New York Times
The Hanukkah Hop!
Author: Erica Silverman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442435593
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Rachel’s twirling streamers Daddy blows up blue balloons Mommy sizzles latkes as she hums a Hanukkah tune. It's Hanukkah! It's a time to celebrate family and enjoy festive traditions. As Rachel and her parents prepare the house, grandparents, cousins, and friends travel from near and far to sing and tell stories. Together, they will light candles, play games, and eat scrumptuous holiday foods... and, of course, dance the Hanukkah Hop. The stamping, the hopping, and the bim-bim-bopping is sure to go on all night! Erica Silverman's lively, rollicking text is sure to inspire every member of the family in celebrating the Festival of Lights!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442435593
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Rachel’s twirling streamers Daddy blows up blue balloons Mommy sizzles latkes as she hums a Hanukkah tune. It's Hanukkah! It's a time to celebrate family and enjoy festive traditions. As Rachel and her parents prepare the house, grandparents, cousins, and friends travel from near and far to sing and tell stories. Together, they will light candles, play games, and eat scrumptuous holiday foods... and, of course, dance the Hanukkah Hop. The stamping, the hopping, and the bim-bim-bopping is sure to go on all night! Erica Silverman's lively, rollicking text is sure to inspire every member of the family in celebrating the Festival of Lights!