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L’Chaim! Jewish Life, Family, and Celebrations New & Old | Great Books
For collection development or year-around displays, this celebration of joy and all things Jewish takes readers around the world. There’s a Sukkot in Uganda, a seder in Depression-era Washington, DC, and another set in COVID-19-era Jerusalem. Family is the thing, and from the personal to the universal, the gamut of human experience runs through these picture books.
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Mighty Micah
While the art is attractive, the story never quite gels. Most libraries can pass.
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Matzah Man to the Rescue!
This light, entertaining early reader Passover book is a pleasant addition to schools and libraries looking to expand their Passover collections.
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Happy Purim, Grover!
Jewish preschools, temples, and libraries in search of a Purim book for toddlers will find this an acceptable addition. Others may want to wait for something more informative.
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Afikotective
Jewish schools and libraries in search of unusual Passover stories might find a place for this one. Others can pass.
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Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story
While Jewish schools and libraries might find a place for this uninspired offering, others can pass.
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Mrs. Maccabee’s Miracle
In an attempt to be child-centric, this Hanukkah book fails in historical accuracy and a plausible storyline, while adding anachronistic, simplified language to the mix. Better Hanukkah books abound. Pass on this subpar effort.
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It’s Hanukkah!
Entirely unremarkable. Libraries with big Elmo fans or that need a way to introduce Hanukkah in ways that will be an easy sell to non-Jewish readers may want to consider this mediocre offering.
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Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah?
This does not explain the holiday but will delight vehicle fans. Buy where the series is popular or more simple Hanukkah books are needed for the truck-loving set.
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