Latkes for Santa Claus

by Janie Emaus

Author	: Janie Emaus
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 39
Release	: 2020-10-13
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1510759891

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//*// Finalist for the 2022 International Book Awards in Children's Picture Book and Children's Religious categories \\*\\ To: Santa From: Anna My new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas, so you’re coming to my house for the very first time. And I think you must be REALLY tired of cookies. I’m going to leave you the best Santa treat ever. Anna is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but his sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go. It can't be matzo ball soup—soup in a sleigh with galloping reindeer will never do. It can't be noodle kugel—imagine that by the handful. What a mess! And as certain as Anna is that Santa would devour tzimmes, she knows he just doesn't have the time to sit and enjoy a hearty stew on Christmas Eve. Anna retreats to her thinking corner to figure out the perfect finger food for Santa, not wanting to disappoint him on his very first visit to her house. In this humorous and endearing picture book, blending both Christmas and Hannukah, a little girl and her stepbrother compete to leave Santa the best treats ever. Latkes for Santa Claus concludes with Anna and Michael's winning recipes, ready for children to replicate for Santa in their own kitchens.

The Latke who Couldn't Stop Screaming

by Lemony Snicket

Author	: Lemony Snicket
Publisher	: McSweeney's
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2007
Genre	: Children's stories
ISBN	: 9781932416879

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"Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukah. Lemony Snicket is an alleged children's author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. People who are interested in either or both of these things will find this book so enjoyable it will feel as if Hanukah is being celebrated for several years, rather than eight nights."--back cover.

What Does Santa Claus Do When Christmas Is Over?

by Ronald L. Greer

Author	: Ronald L. Greer
Publisher	: AuthorHouse
Total Pages	: 23
Release	: 2013-07-24
Genre	: Fiction
ISBN	: 1481767011

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Has your mind ever wondered as to what the jolly old man does, each year after delivering all of those wonderful presents, gifts and toys. Don't worry, the secret is about to be revealed. In this book, "What Does Santa Claus Do When Christmas Is Over" takes a whimsical look at Santa's activities: from the time he returns to the North Pole from delivering gifts to preparing for his trip on next Christmas Eve. After reading this book you will know what Santa Does When Christmas Is Over.

Mercury in Retro Love

by Janie Emaus

Author	: Janie Emaus
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 234
Release	: 2012-06-01
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 9781622370030

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A story about crushes, conflicts and astrological confusion. Finally, after years of making love predictions for her friends, fifteen-year-old astrologer, Emma Seigel, sees a boyfriend in her future. But there's one big problem. Mercury is heading for Retrograde in four weeks, and she sure knows what that means. It's like an astrological PMS. A disastrous time to start a new relationship. Using her school newspaper column, Emmastrology, she sets a plan in motion and within a week lands hottie Evan Randolph as her boyfriend. She's a Taurus. He's a Capricorn. Both earth signs. What could be more perfect? But is he as perfect as her prediction claims him to be? The stars are telling her it's right. But her heart says it's all wrong. Everyday her feelings are growing stronger for someone else, a Leo, so totally not the sign for her. And to make matters even worse, Emma's actions, caused by her unflinching belief in astrology, get her in trouble with her best friends in the whole world. Time is running out. Can Emma straighten up this mess she's in before Mercury goes Retrograde again?

My Two Holidays

by Danielle Novack

Author	: Danielle Novack
Publisher	: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages	: 36
Release	: 2010
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 0545235154

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When Sam's classmates talk about which winter holiday each one celebrates, he gets embarrassed because his family enjoys both Christmas and Hanukkah.

The Treehouse Trio

by Lauren Eresman

Author	: Lauren Eresman
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 46
Release	: 2020-07-03
Genre	:
ISBN	: 9781999199623

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Harper and her best friends, Mona and Bridget, love to create, design, plan, and help others. Together, this Treehouse Trio is determined to have the best kid-run business in town. But, when wild animals create chaos and ruin their carefully planned ventures, will they still be able to find a way to reach their goals?A story to inspire young girls to follow their dreams, support each other, and - most importantly - realize when you fail, you get back up and try again.

Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein

by Amanda Peet

Author	: Amanda Peet
Publisher	: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages	: 41
Release	: 2015-10-20
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 0553510614

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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

by Greg Wolfe

Author	: Greg Wolfe
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages	: 32
Release	: 2016-09-06
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1619635232

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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.

The Trees of the Dancing Goats

by Patricia Polacco

Author	: Patricia Polacco
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 32
Release	: 2013-11-26
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 1442498676

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Trisha loves the eight days of Hanukkah, when her mother stays home from work, her Babushka makes delicious potato latkes, and her Grampa carves wonderful animals out of wood as gifts for Trisha and her brother. In the middle of her family's preparation for the festival of lights, Trisha visits her closest neighbors, expecting to find them decorating their house for Christmas. Instead they are all bedridden with scarlet fever. Trisha's family is one of the few who has been spared from the epidemic. It is difficult for them to enjoy their Hanukkah feast when they know that their neighbors won't be able to celebrate their holiday. Then Grampa has an inspiration: they will cut down trees, decorate them, and secretly deliver them to the neighbors, "But what can we decorate them with?" Babushka asks. Although it is a sacrifice, Trisha realizes that Grampa's carved animals are the perfect answer. Soon her living room is filled with trees -- but that is only the first miracle of many during an incredible holiday season. Based on a long cherished childhood memory, this story celebrates the miracle of true friendship.