Jane Breskin Zalben

"When Christmas and the first night of Chanukah occur on the same day, all of Sophie and Max's grandparents come over to partake in both Jewish and Christian traditions together"-- Provided by publisher.

From Rosh Hashanah through Shavout, Beni and his family celebrate Jewish holidays through the year.

While seeking a larger home for her many children, the Old Woman visits the dwellings of famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters and discovers "There's no place like a shoe."

Unhappy when her baby sister turns out to be a brother, Beryl schemes with her brother Sam to make the newborn disappear, but Uncle Morty helps by telling stories of the love his big sisters had for him, even when he squirted one with pickle juice and ruined another's doll.

Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices. Includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.

A collection of episodes in the lives of Beni and his family shows them observing their Jewish traditions as they celebrate the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover.

All the invited animals, from one little mouse to ten little porcupines, busily prepare to attend the Butterfly Ball.