Home in the Rain
Title | Home in the Rain PDF eBook |
Author | Bob Graham |
Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2017-06-13 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0763692697 |
On a rainy drive home, an expectant mother and her young daughter stop to wait out the weather and the mother is inspired with a name for her new daughter.
The Other Dog
Title | The Other Dog PDF eBook |
Author | Madeleine L'Engle |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 158 |
Release | 2001-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781587170409 |
The family poodle protests at first when the master and mistress bring home a new "dog" to share the household.
Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein: Read & Listen Edition
Title | Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein: Read & Listen Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Amanda Peet |
Publisher | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2015-10-27 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1101935758 |
Rachel Rosenstein is determined to celebrate Christmas this year—and the fact that her family is Jewish is not going to stop her. In a series of hilarious and heartwarming mishaps, Rachel writes a letter to Santa explaining her cause, pays him a visit at the mall, and covertly decorates her house on Christmas Eve (right down to latkes for Santa and his reindeer). And while Rachel may wrestle with her culture, customs, and love of sparkly Christmas ornaments, she also comes away with a brighter understanding of her own identity and of the gift of friends and family. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas
Title | Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas PDF eBook |
Author | Pamela Ehrenberg |
Publisher | Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR) |
Pages | 43 |
Release | 2017-10-10 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 0374304440 |
In this sweet and humorous picture book, a multicultural family (Mom's Indian; Dad's Jewish) celebrate Hanukkah while incorporating traditional Indian food. Full color.
Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein
Title | Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein PDF eBook |
Author | Amanda Peet |
Publisher | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2015-10-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0553510614 |
For anyone who's ever asked "Why can't we have a Christmas tree?" comes a lighthearted story about being Jewish during the holiday season—by actress Amanda Peet! Rachel Rosenstein is determined to celebrate Christmas this year—and the fact that her family is Jewish is not going to stop her. In a series of hilarious and heartwarming mishaps, Rachel writes a letter to Santa explaining her cause, pays him a visit at the mall, and covertly decorates her house on Christmas Eve (right down to latkes for Santa and his reindeer). And while Rachel may wrestle with her culture, customs, and love of sparkly Christmas ornaments, she also comes away with a brighter understanding of her own identity and of the gift of friends and family. Inspired by actress Amanda Peet's experience with her own children, Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein is sure to be a new holiday classic! "Will help introduce young readers to other cultures while allowing them to preserve the magic of their own."—Booklist "Actress Peet and her friend/coauthor Troyer, both newcomers to children’s books, handle Rachel’s obsession and her family’s strong sense of religious identity with equal empathy and humor."—Publishers Weekly "There’s lots of humor in the text and in the lively, scribbly, colorful illustrations. But the authors wisely don’t gloss over Rachel’s feelings—which can be common for anyone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas that time of year, a notion that steers the text toward a happy, multi-culti ending."—The Horn Book
Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf
Title | Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf PDF eBook |
Author | Greg Wolfe |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2016-09-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1619635232 |
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.
Simon at the Art Museum
Title | Simon at the Art Museum PDF eBook |
Author | Christina Soontornvat |
Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2020-06-09 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1534437525 |
A little boy visits an art museum for the first time in this fun, sweet picture book about first experiences and seeing things from new perspectives. Simon is having a great time at the museum with his parents. There are slippery, slidey floors! Pigeons flying around the reflecting pool! And cheesecake in the café! But they’re not really here for any of that. No, Simon has to look at art. And more art. So. Much. Art. There’s so much art that soon Simon needs to take a break and finds somewhere to sit. From his bench, he begins to notice how many different people are visiting the museum and the many different ways they react to the art they see. Some people are alone. Some are in groups. Some people smile. Some shake their heads. Some even shed a tear. And Simon is right in the center of it, watching until he’s inspired to give all the art another try. By the end of the day, he may even find a piece that can rival a slice of cheesecake!