3 comments about Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable.

1. This appealing Passover book is truly a gem for young and old alike! Too Many Cooks offers a fun-filled glimpse into the rich traditions of the Seder preparation. Through the cute characterizations of familiar family members, this story will be reread at many Passovers over years to come!



2. This is such a cool book that kids really love! My 3rd grade teacher read this book to us around Passover time last year when we were learning about Jewish Holidays. Everyone in my class just loved the book, and many of my friends went and bought it. Too Many Cooks has AWESOME illustrations in bright colors. This is a great book for kids of all faiths. Strongly recommended! A+!



3. Written with such zest for family participation during the Jewish Holiday of Passover! Lively pictures help weave the story of Bubbie's family as they perform the traditional tasks for Passover. Educational and fun at the same time! A real treat for young and old, which has always been the true test of great literature. "Too Many Cooks" is a great addition to your personal library collection.

5 comments about A Confused Hanukkah: An Original Story of Chelm.

1. I found this book to be totally offensive. This author clearly has read stories of Chelm (where this story takes place) but does not understand them. The story is clearly a love story to Xmas written by someone who does not even understand the true meaning of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is not just about the miracle of the oil lasting eight days instead of 1. It is about NOT assimilating into the surrounding culture, which is exactly what this story attempts to do.



2. I'm so excited for a Hanuka book! This one's really fun and would make an excellent TV cartoon over the holidays. I always loved tales of Chelm as a kid, and this is such a great follow up. And the vibrant illustrations really bring it to life. I gave this book as a gift to every kid I knew.



3. The story was cute and the pictures were also cute. My daughter enjoys this book very much. Isn't that what its all about?



4. This book is really very clever. It not only brings up the tradition of the people of Chelm, who are all foolish, but it brings forth the idea of Jewish people surrounded and overwhelmed by the Christmas celebrations. I think the author handles this in a fun and delightful way, and allows the people of Chelm to relearn the meaning of Hanukkah. This is also a supreme tradition of our faith, as the Rabbis of Blessed memory always taught to relearn and rediscover each Jewish holiday, and therefore gain new meaning from it. I think the book does this in a humorous way, and would make a delightful Animated Holiday show.



5. Finally, a really heartwarming Chanukah story. This really needs to be made into an animated feature. We need something uplifting and joyful at the holiday season to try to balance the onslaught of Christmas cartoons. Very positive, great for the kids!

No comments about Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah: With a Story and Activity for Each Night.

3 comments about Only Nine Chairs: A Tall Tale for Passover.

1. A very clever poem about celelbrating the Seder when there is not enough room. Especially nice for non-orthodox families because the characters could be us and the traditions referenced in the book are probably familiar to most readers even if not orthodox. And the last line of the book makes me smile time and time again. I think I may it enjoy it more than my children. Get it. You can't go wrong.



2. What I like most about this book is that it is so differentfrom the average Jewish children's book. Instead of going through theseder and what each thing symbolizes, it tells a humorous story about a girl worried that there will not be sufficient seating at her family's seder table. Its a funny book, that just happens to occur during Pesach. A real treat.



3. This darling 37-page book offers even the smallest of children--babies and toddlers too--a funny Passover feast.

   The poem has barely more than 200 words, but hilariously recounts the arrival of guests--while counting their 19 noses, 38 thumbs, freckles and the hosts' insufficient chairs. It wanders through places they might find seats, including "in the attic,/ Or on bookshelves in pairs,"... "in the sink/ Soaking suds with the pans," camped out "in the carport" or in "empty trash cans."

   For the Kiddush (blessing the wine) the family will stand, so that's no problem, but the child narrator knows that sitting down for the meal will land "half on the floor." He thinks of stacking everyone in one chair, and reading "the Haggadah/ Sing songs filled with hope,/ With one book at the bottom/And a long periscope."

   I won't spoil any of the glorious special effects. Suffice it to say, readers will delight in the book's dipping of greens, funny hiding of matzah and hysterical asking of four questions. (Even Elijah brings a laugh.) Children also love the simple pen and ink drawings that bring this light-heartedness to life. Alyssa A. Lappen

No comments about The Never-Ending Greenness.

No comments about Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah!: A Holiday Fun Sticker Book.

1 comments about The Mystery Bear: A Purim Story.

1. The little bear in the story has just awokefrom his hibernation. He goes out of the woods in search of some food. He finds himself at a home where there is a Purim celebration going on. The people see the bear and think that he must be just a child dressed up for the parade. They invite him in the house for a feast. After eating so much food the bear is ready for a nap. The family tries to wake him so he can take part in the play. He gives a loud growl and they find out he is a real bear!
   
   
   
   What did you like or not like about the book?
   
   I had never heard of Purim before. The note in the back explained the holiday well.

No comments about Starlight and Candles: The Joys of the Sabbath.

2 comments about All Abou Hanukkah.

1. The book tells the story clearly and concisely; the illustrations (new this year) are colorful and eye-catching, but what sets the book apart are the discussion themes for each of the eight nights -- suggestions for families to chat about while the candles are burning (what it means to be free, gifts and giving, what makes a hero, and more. There's also music and recipes to round out the holiday celebration.



2. I bought this book for my niece who was curious about Hanukkah and it answered most of her questions. It is well illustrated and written. I enjoyed it myself.

No comments about The Rugrats' Book of Chanukah (Rugrats (Simon & Schuster Paperback)).