A wise, understanding grandfather helps Robin, a Jewish child, cope with Christmas; not an easy task when even Sandy, who is also Jewish, is allowed to have a Christmas tree and Robin can't have one.

In the tradition of Susan Isaacs' Compromising Positions, Judy Blume's Wifey and Nora Ephron's Heartburn, The Dieter is a contemporary look at love, marriage, motherhood, friendship and calories . . . and what they all mean! Delightful, intelligent, witty, and very moving.--Susan Isaacs.

Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

Sussman's small narrator Robin relates a tender story about ecumenical fellowship, depicted attractively in Robinson's drawings. . . . With his wisdom and love, the grandfather widens the child's understanding, as Sussman does for the reader of her endea06137578310-613-75783-1This is the PumpkinLevine, AbbySagebrush-BoundALBERT WHITMANNULL1998-09-01 00:00:00.000P-2JUVENILE FICTION GeneralNULLNULLEnglish15.2500Sagebrush List PriceActiveNothing in this book is spooky or scary; instead it captures the highlight of the holiday (Halloween). An engaging read-aloud that just may encourage children to create their own rhymes about their days".--"School Library Journal". Full color.

Looking for some downtime, singer/dancer Morgan Taylor accepts a gig on a Caribbean cruise ship, anticipating three weeks of show tunes and suntans -- not a stage set for murder Apparently, the entertainer Morgan's replacing died under mysterious circumstances. And when Morgan's beautiful-but-backstabbing roommate is found floating in the Bahamian water, things look ominous indeed Yet even in a killer's spotlight, Morgan is determined that the show must go on -- she just hopes it will be a live performance

The essential guide to Jewish family life and fun activities at home and on the road—updated and expanded! This celebration of Jewish family life is the perfect guide for families wanting to put a new Jewish spin on holidays, holy days, and even the everyday. Full of activities, games, and history, it is sure to inspire parents, children, and extended family to connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways. With over eighty-five easy-to-do activities to re-invigorate age-old Jewish customs and make them fun for the whole family, this book is more than just kids’ stuff. It’s about taking the Jewish family experience to a new educational and entertaining level. This new editon—updated and expanded—details activities for fun at home and away from home, including recipes, meaningful everyday and holiday crafts, travel guides, enriching entertainment...and much, much more! Clearly illustrated and full of easy-to-follow instructions, this lively guide shows us how to take an active approach to exploring Jewish tradition and have fun along the way. Topics include:The “Shake-Rattle-and-Roll” Grogger Tooting Your Own Shofar The Family Fun Seder “Kid-ish” Kiddush Cup Lip-Licking Latkes Sukkah-Building Basics How to Grow a Family Tree Visiting Jewish Historical Sites, Family Camps, and Festivals The Best (and Funnest) in Music, Books, and Websites for Jewish Families ...and much, much more

Cover the spectrum of Jewish topics: Bible, Ethics, History, Folklore, Holidays, Holocaust, and Life Cycle. For teachers in supplementary schools and day schools group workers.