Jewish children’s lit
17
Jewish Children’s Lit Chanukah Edition Sept – Nov 2012
description
Transcript of Jewish children’s lit
Jewish Children’s LitChanukah Edition
Sept – Nov 2012
Club Members
• Brandon G.• Danielle H.• Shoshana I.• Hannah P.• Lily S.• David S.• Jacob S.• Mia S.• Ryan S.• Ellen J. Berman, teacher
About Our Kesher Club
Reading
Each week, we read a different children’s book about Chanukah
Writing
Each week, everyone spent time creating their own Chanukah children’s books
Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah
By Linda Glaser
Though it's the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel's family won't really be celebrating until next week. But Rachel wants to celebrate now, so she comes up with a good idea: she'll visit her neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and they can make latkes together.– Amazon
“I like this book because it shows the miracle of working together and spending time with family on Chanukah.” – Lily
JUDAH WHO ALWAYS SAID NO!
By Harriet K. Feder
This story is about a boy in Jerusalem, who always said, “No!”
Will Judah ever say, “Yes!”
– Hannah
Nine Spoons – A Chanukah Story
By Marci Stillerman
Based on a true story, “Nine Spoons” is a wonderful account of the risks taken and sacrifices made by a group of women during the Holocaust so they could create a Chanukah menorah to celebrate the holiday.– Ellen
The Runaway Latkes
By Leslie Kimmelman
“Runaway Latkes” is a very good book that talks about teamwork and latkes that do not want to be eaten!
– Danielle
Menorah in the Night SkyA Miracle of Chanukah
By Jacques J.M. Shore
“Menorah in the Night Sky” is a touching story about two boys in a concentration camp who manage to celebrate Chanukah and witness their own miracle.– Brandon
The Missing Menorah
By Lily and Danielle
Will the Shapiros have to celebrate the Festival of Lights without lights?
Read the Missing Menorah to find out!
G-d’s Spy – aa8
Written by BrandonEarly Inspiration by Ryan
If you are a fan of James Bond, read the story of Joseph Burrell, international God Spy aa8 – protector of Chanukah!
How Mice Celebrate Chanukah
By David and Mia
Follow the adventure of Krisp the Mouse as he gets ready for his family’s Chanukah celebration!
Rose’s 1st Chanukah
By Shoshi
Alicia is very excited for her baby sister Rose to experience her first Chanukah. Will she be able to help Rose celebrate the holiday?
The Family Who Loved Chanukah
By Hannah
Share a wonderful holiday celebration with the Beringstons, who love Chanukah, family traditions, and each other!
The Chanukah Fairy
By Jacob
How can getting everything you wish for Chanukah get you into trouble?!
Credits
This presentation and all the final copies of the Kesher children’s books were edited and desktop published by Ellen.
Each child received a bound copy of his or her Kesher book.
Big thanks to Ellen’s friend Brian who let her work at his computer and his scanner for many hours.
