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1. Adler, David A. (1987). The number on my grandfather's arm. New York: UAHC Press.

Abstract:
A little girl's grandpa comes over to her house to babysit her. She sees a number on his arm. She asks about it and he tells her about when he was young and in a concentration camp in Germany.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [German] [Grandparents] [History] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Adler, David A. (1997). Chanukah in chelm. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Mendal, the caretaker of the Chelm synagogue must find a table to set the menorah on. He searches the synagogue and cannot find one. Rabbi Nachman sends him to a carpenter to get one. Preparation for Hanukkah in this town of Chelm is remarkably eventful and fun.

Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Preparation] [Religion] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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3. Bunting, Eve (2002). One candle. USA: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A Jewish family spends Hanukkah that same way every year. Traditions are passed from generation to generation. After a family meal, grandma and great-aunt Rose tell their story. One very special candle is lit in honor of their memories.

Ashley Keller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Hanukkah] [History] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Language] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Prayer] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stars] [Storytelling]

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4. Cohen, Barbara (1987). The carp in the bathtub. Rockville, MD: Kar-Ben Copies, Inc.

Abstract:
Leah and Henry want to save the carp that their mom will want to cook for dinner. They try to hide the carp in the tub and also in a bucket. Their dad explains that fish are for eating so he gives them a cat as a pet.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Community] [Fish] [Food] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Passover] [Pets] [Shelter] [Traditions]

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5. Cohen, Barbara (1994). Make a wish, molly. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
A young Russian Jewish girl has difficulties assimilating with the American culture. Making friends is difficult for Molly when other children cannot understand her background. A special birthday celebration finally brings the girls together.

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

Keywords: [Birthday] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Traditions]

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6. Drucker, Malka (1992). Grandma's latkes. San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Co.

Abstract:
Molly tries to beat her grandmother at grating potatoes, but her grandma is too fast. As Molly and her grandmother make latkes for Hanukkah, her grandmother tells a story about why they celebrate Hanukkah.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Celebration] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Recipe] [Storytelling] [Traditions]

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7. 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]

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8. Edwards, Michelle (2004). Papa's latkes. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A Jewish family deals with the recent death of their mother and wife, while trying to keep their Chanukan traditions alive. Each family member deals with their emotions. They work as a single parent family to move on, while embracing their traditions of the past.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Coping] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Religion] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Goldin, Barbara Diamond (1993). Cakes and miracles: A purim tale. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
Hershel is a blind boy who loves to play outside and catch frogs in the river. His mother is always angry when he comes home covered with mud. One day Hershel has a dream that he can see. After that, he is able to help his mom make three-cornered fat cakes and cookies to sell at the market so they can earn money.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Angel] [Author's Note] [Blindness] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Food] [Frog] [Handicap] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Play] [Poverty] [Recipe] [River] [Song] [Traditions]

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10. Goldin, Barbara Diamond (1988). Just enough is plenty: A hanukkah tale. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
It is almost time for Hanukkah. Malka's family invites a peddler for dinner. They are surprised when they wake up in the morning and find that the peddler has left behind wonderful gifts.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Helping] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Polish] [Poverty] [Presents] [Song]

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11. Hest, Amy (1997). When jessie came across the sea. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Jessie and her Grandmother are very close family to each other because there are no other relatives. Grandmother teachers Jessie to sew and Jessie teaches Grandmother to read. One day, Jessie is requested to travel to America by the rabbi. Her journey by ship is hard, but she meets a young man, Low, who she finds again in America and marries. Grandmother travels to America on the money that Jessie earned sewing lace for three years.

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

Keywords: [American] [Challenges] [Communication] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Friendship] [Illness] [Immigrants] [Jewish] [Language] [Marriage] [Money] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Religion] [School] [Sewing] [Ship] [Spiritual] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel] [Work]

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12. Hoelstlandt, Jo (1993). Star of fear, star of hope. New York: Walker and Company.

Abstract:
Helen doesn't understand why her best friend, Lydia, has to wear a yellow star. On the eve of Helen's birthday, Nazis begin rounding up Jews. Their friendship is lost forever.

Abstract provided by Laura Hammond, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Change] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Family] [Friendship] [History] [Jewish] [Loss] [Missing] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Separation] [Stereotypes] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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13. 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]

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14. 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]

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15. Kimmel, Eric A. (1990). The chanukkah guest. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Bubba Brayna, a very old woman, fixes a Hanukkah dinner for the rabbi and friends. She has an unexpected guest when a bear appears instead.

Abstract provided by Jenny Butterfield, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Bear] [Celebration] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Winter]

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16. Kimmel, Eric A. (1992). Asher and the capmakers: A hanukkah story. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Asher, a Jewish boy, wonders into the night to borrow an egg for his mother. Along the way he gets lost and discovers a house with three old women inside knitting caps. Asher finds out that these caps are magical and he, the women, and the fairies fly off to Jeruselum for a Hanukkah party. He returns home some time later to discover his family thought he was not coming back.

Abstract provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fairy] [Fox] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Night] [Seasons] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]

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17. Kimmel, Eric A. (1985). Hershel and the hanukkah goblins. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Hershel spends his Hanakkah holiday in the old town synagoue. his purpose is to ward off the terrible coblins that keep the villagers from celebrating Hanukkah. Hershel restores the holiday to the village by out-smarting the goblins.

Abstract provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bravery] [Community] [Confidence] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Goal Setting] [Goblins] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Religion] [Spiritual] [Traditions]

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18. Kimmel, Eric A. (1988). When mindy saved hanukkah. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Mindy, a mouse-sized girl, bravely faces a cat in the synagogue to retrieve a candle for her tiny family's Hanukkah menorah. Her mission allows her family to celebrate their special holiday together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Cat] [Celebration] [Family] [Fear] [Hanukkah] [Height] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Sizes]

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19. Kimmel, Eric A. (1987). The chanukkah tree. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
The citizens of Chelm are tricked by a salesman selling Christmas trees. All the citzens of Chelm are Jewish and celebrate Hanukkah. The salesman tells them that Hanukkah trees are the latest trend in America. They believe him, buy the tree, and find out they were tricked. The citizens make the best of it by continuing the Hanukkah tree for the birds to enjoy.

Abstract provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birds] [Celebration] [Closeness] [Community] [Deception] [Disappointment] [Goal Setting] [Hanukkah] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Weather]

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20. Knight, Margy Burns (1994). Welcoming babies. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House.

Abstract:
People celebrate the gift of a new baby in different ways around the world. Babies are welcomed into their families using different customs like singing, kissing, touching, blessing, naming, and other special actions.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Afghani] [African] [Author's Note] [Cambodian] [Correspondence] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Glossary] [Grandparents] [Indian] [Iranian] [Jewish] [Korean] [Language] [Multicultural] [Muslim] [Native American] [Pakistani] [Parents] [Puerto Rican] [Quakers] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Spiritual] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

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21. Lakin, Patricia (1994). Don't forget. New York: William Morrow & Company Inc.

Abstract:
Sarah shares secrets with her neighbors, the Singers, who are Holocaust survivors. She talks with them while out shopping for ingredients for her mother's birthday cake. An orange, cake flour, baking powder, sugar, and eggs are part of the birthday surprise.

Abstract provided by Kelley Chupka, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birthday] [Celebration] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Helping] [History] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Secrets]

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22. 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]

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23. Manushkin, Fran (1995). The matzah that papa brought home. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
A little girl and her family celebrate the Passover Seder in repeating rhyme form. The family feasts on matzah, bitter herbs, green vegetables, and haroset.

Abstract provided by Kelley Chupka, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Family] [Food] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Passover] [Prayer] [Rhyme] [Song] [Traditions]

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24. Michels, Dia L. (2003). Look what i see! Where can i be? At the Synagogue. Washington, D.C.: Platypus Media, LLC.

Abstract:
Baby travels with her family to the Synagogue and learns and sees many things related to the Jewish religion and customs.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Culture] [Dancing] [Family] [Jewish] [Language] [Learning] [Parents] [Photograph] [Religion] [School] [Sight] [Sleep] [Wedding]

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25. Michelson, Richard (1999). Grandpa's gamble. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
A brother and sister are tired of always having to be quiet so as not to interrupt Grandpa Sam while he is praying. THe children think they have a very boring grandfather. Grandpa Sam overhears the children and tells them the story of his life. He was born a Jew in Poland and to escape persecution he came to the United States. He learns to gamble to make a living but when his daughter becomes very ill he decides to lead an honest, humble life and pray every morning and night. The children are amazed by their Grandpa Sam's story and respect his prayer time.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Boredom] [Culture] [Faith] [Family] [Forgiveness] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Immigrants] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Passover] [Photograph] [Prayer] [Religion] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Stress Management]

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