Growing up I really loved the All-of-a-Kind Family books so I was delighted to come across this book during Hanukkah. What a perfect story to read as Growing up I really loved the All-of-a-Kind Family books so I was delighted to come across this book during Hanukkah. What a perfect story to read as part of our celebration of the holiday season! I love the choices for illustrations as it felt exactly right for the story. I agree with the artist and their thinking in choosing this color palette and style. Perfect all the way around!
I'm so pleased at these re-tellings. Now I want to find the rest of the books in this series. Definitely one to add to my Hanukkah list!...more
Sadie ruins her class project in an accident, leading to a new tradition for her family.
I like Sadie and how she's presented - the dilemma is genuineSadie ruins her class project in an accident, leading to a new tradition for her family.
I like Sadie and how she's presented - the dilemma is genuine, and her family is very supportive of her. This is a nice story where Hanukkah traditions can be taught and discussed with your child. I really like the Sadie books overall and my children have also enjoyed them greatly. ...more
Excellent story that not only takes you through the reasons behind Hanukkah, and how it's celebrated, but gently teaches a lesson while entertaining. Excellent story that not only takes you through the reasons behind Hanukkah, and how it's celebrated, but gently teaches a lesson while entertaining. Loved the bear and the gentle relationship it has with the boy...more
It's the wrong time of year for Hanukkah stories as I write this review, but it was a fun book to read and helped me to gain a little better understanIt's the wrong time of year for Hanukkah stories as I write this review, but it was a fun book to read and helped me to gain a little better understanding of some traditions that I was unused to.
I love Hershel and how he outwits the goblins. The only thing that bothered me is that the book doesn't tell how he outwitted all of the goblins, only some of them, leaving me with questions and no answers. On the other hand, I truly did enjoy this book and would definitely be happy to re-read it at the proper time of year....more
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