Books tagged: hanukkah

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36 Candles: Chassidic Tales for Chanukah    by Libi Astaire
Price: $3.99 USD. 43440 words. Published by Aster Press  on November 6, 2010. .

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, will be a whole new experience after reading these thirty-six stories from the Chassidic tradition - one tale for each candle lit during Chanukah's eight nights. Join Chassidic masters such as the Baal Shem Tov, Zusya of Hanipoli, and Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev as they share their timeless wisdom for how to stay happy and optimistic during even the darkest times.
Mewsings: My Life as a Jewish Cat    by Greta  Beigel
Price: $7.99 USD. 3770 words. Published on January 2, 2011. .

In the fun/educational "Mewsings," cat Ketzel pontificates, in rhyme, on what it takes to be a good Jew, especially during the High Holidays. Whether chasing after tops during Hanukkah, or salivating over gefilte fish before Passover, or observing Jewish life & customs in Iceland, New Zealand and Hawaii, the beloved calico accords her own Yiddishe Mama a five-meeow rating for being a true mensch.
Understanding Judaism for Young People    by Carol Rainbow
Price: $0.99 USD. 6100 words. Published on July 6, 2011. .

Judaism is one of the world’s main religions but to children who were not bought up in that faith it may be a mystery. We live in a multi-cultural world where it is important for everyone to have some understanding of the key religions. This guide for young people offers a simple explanation to some of Judaism’s main features.
Hope For The Holidays    by Dana Taylor
Price: $0.99 USD. 22580 words. Published on September 12, 2011. .

Raise your spirits with these three stories of hope, family, and a touch of the angelic. During the Great Depression, "Shiny Green Shoes" bring hope to a town down on its luck. A woman caught in a natural disaster changes her priorities through "Refiner's Fire." Los Angeles, 1960--A failing actress is transformed by a little girl and her celestial companions in "Patty's Angels".
The Christmas Fairy    by Pete  Nicely
Price: $0.99 USD. 7510 words. Published on October 29, 2011. .

When Josh Proske sees his Hebrew School teacher and her daughter in line waiting to meet Santa Claus, he's confused. And when she sees him, he's in trouble. The Christmas Fairy is a tale for anyone who has ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time during the holidays.
Yiddishe Kop: The Book of Jewish Brain Teasers Vol. 1    by Hazakah Inc.
Price: $3.99 USD. 4940 words. Published on November 1, 2011. .

Lateral thinking puzzles with a Jewish twist. This updated version of "20 Questions" poses 52 brain ticklers and mind benders that will force you to see the world from a whole new perspective. True to Jewish form, the puzzles help the players ask good questions. Play alone (with the clues) or in a group. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Holiday Peace And Joy: Your Guide To A Happy Holiday    by Carolyn Flynn
Price: $5.99 USD. 9180 words. Published on November 7, 2011. .

Survive and thrive this holiday season! Learn relaxation skills to combat holiday stress and burnout. Enjoy the holiday on any budget by discovering creative ways to manage your time and finances. Learn how to enjoy holiday parties while managing your weight, feeling good about yourself, and interacting with family. Create peace and joy while releasing holiday grief and loneliness.
Like a Maccabee    by Barbara Bietz
Price: $2.99 USD. 16220 words. Published by Yotzeret Publishing, Inc.  on November 13, 2011. .

Days before Hanukkah, ten-year-old Ben prepares for his championship soccer game while pursued by the school bully and adjusting to a new roommate: his grandfather.
Freedom Doesn’t Just Come Along With A Tree    by Joelle Burnette
Price: $4.99 USD. 2060 words. Published on December 4, 2011. .

A boy is the only Jewish child in a classroom adorned with Christmas holiday decorations. His mother brings all the fixings for a Hanukkah party and a fun way for the children to learn about the Jewish holiday. In this Hanukkah poem, she is proud of her son who is the catalyst for tolerance and change when he inadvertently teaches his classmates about diversity and how it feels to be singled out.
The Circumstances Leading up to and Surrounding the Grunch’s Apparent Theft of Hanukkah    by Devon  Decova
Price: Free! 1800 words. Published on January 11, 2012. .

A fantastic, new, whimsical tale from the mind of Dr. Devon Decova, The Circumstances Leading up to and Surrounding the Grunch’s Apparent Theft of Hanukkah reminds one of the childhood classics he read in his own house. A groundbreaking entry in the nonsensical poetry field, The Grunch is not to be ignored.