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1. Edwards, Michelle (1992). Alfe-bet: A hebrew alphabet book. Singapore: Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
This book displays the Hebrew alphabet with Hebrew letters and English sounds.

Abstract provided by Tanya Uhl, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Hebrew] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Sequence]

2. Howe, James (2004). Kaddish for grandpa in Jesus' name amen. New York: Antheneum Booksfor Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young girl finds her own spirituality while observing the differing social customs of her Jewish and Christian relatives following her grandfather's sudden death. She interacts with her family to remember her grandfather in special ways at home, at church, and before bed.

Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Angel] [Art] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Church] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hebrew] [Hygiene] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sadness]

3. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]

4. Levine, Abby (2005). This is the matzah. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A Jewish family shops, cooks, and prepares for Passover. The traditions and the meanings behind them are explained in a rhyme.

Abstract provided by Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alcohol] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Cooking] [Drugs] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Hebrew] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Party] [Religion] [Responsibilities] [Reunion] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

5. Summers, Susan (1998). The fourth wise man. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Atraban is the fourth wise man who is to go see the new born King of the Jews. He never meets the Messiah, but during his travels he is able to help many people with the gifts he carries for the King. After years of travel, Artaban still hasn't met his King, but before both men die Artaban hears the voice of the Messiah.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birth] [Camel] [Charity] [Desert] [Determination] [Egyptian] [Faith] [Family] [Geography] [Giving] [God] [Hebrew] [Helping] [History] [History] [Horse] [Hunger] [Illness] [Jewish] [Learning] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Religion] [Stars] [Travel] [Wealth]

6. Waldman, Neil (1997). The never-ending greenness. New York: William Morrow and Company Inc..

Abstract:
A young boy plants trees to cope with the separation and loss he feels from his father who is at war. In doing this he single handedly turns a gloomy countryside destroyed by war back into the beautiful, alive place it once was. He also starts a holiday known today as Tu b'Shvat.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Ambition] [Author's Note] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Change] [Courage] [Dedication] [Dreams] [Escape] [Exploration] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Hebrew] [History] [Hope] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Loss] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Plants] [Separation] [War]

7. Wells, Rosemary (2004). My kindergarten. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Kindergarten is no longer a mystery, thanks to Emily who illustrates the lessons and activities in Miss Cribbage’s classroom. Many concepts are explored in this kindergarten classroom. Poems, songs, and activities keep the lessons light-hearted and enjoyable.

Abstract provided by Roxanna Woyat, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Art] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Hanukkah] [Hebrew] [Holidays] [Kwanzaa] [Latin] [Letters] [Library] [Maps] [Math] [Money] [Month] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Music] [Photograph] [Poetry] [Politics] [Rain] [School] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Snow] [Song] [Temperature] [Valentine's Day] [Weather] [Wind]

8. Yorinks, Arthur (1999). Arthur yorinks's the floying latke. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
A traditional family celebration of Hanukkah turns into a national emergency when a minor dispute between family members triggers a food fight that sends a latke flying out the window into outer space. The flying potato pancake is mistaken for a UFO by news reporters which forces the family to remain in the house with only the company of each other and the remaining plate of latkes to survive on for eight days and nights. In the end, they learn to get along and the true meaning of Hanukkah is shared.

Abstract provided by Angela Thielsen, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Argument] [Celebration] [Chaos] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Hebrew] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Miracle] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Relationship] [Sharing] [Traditions]

9. Zalben, Breskin Jane (1998). Beni's family treasury: Stories for the jewish holidays. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Beni is so excited because he's finally old enough to really understand his Jewish heritage and the traditions of his faith. In his quest for understanding, he encounters a number of situations, from learning the beauty of togetherness after reconciling with his feuding cousin, Max, to recreating the Pukim in a play with his friends and cousins. Through all of this, Beni truly begins to see the magical feeling of togetherness and heritage that his religion encompasses.

Abstract provided by Angela Thielsen, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Beliefs] [Celebration] [Closeness] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Culture] [Excitement] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Language] [Language] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Passover] [Recipe] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Teamwork] [Theatre] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]
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