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Generational conflict is at the root o f this family tragedy. Teen-
aged Eddie is a good boy and a loving son to his family, but he
can never please his stern, embittered father. An unforgettable
story.
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In the month of Kislev: a story for Hanukkah.
Illus. by Louise
August. Viking, 1992. 32 p. (5-9)
The story o f a wise rabbi who tricks a wealthy merchant out
o f his unjust demand for payment from a poor peddler, shaming
the merchant into giving charity during the holiday o f Hanukkah.
August’s beautifully composed stylized woodcuts are perfect for
the story.
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A family Hanukkah.
Illus. by Caryl Herzfeld, Random,
1992. 40 p. (4-8)
Describes a family’s delightful visit to the grandparents’ house
on the first night o f Hannukah. Painterly illustrations show the
children busy with holiday preparations, the family meal where
latkes are consumed, the candlelighting and the story o f Hanuk
kah. Leaves one with a glow.
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The spotted pony: a collection of Hanukkah stories.
Illus.
by Leonard Everett Fisher. Holiday, 1992. (7-11)
A story for each night o f Hanukkah, with a brief
shammes
story
preceding each one. Reteller Kimmel has polished the stories so
that they are rich in plot, character, and tradition. Perfect for story
telling.
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Hanukkah lights, Hanukkah nights.
Illus. by John
Himmelman. HarperCollins, 1992. 32 p. (3-5)
A pleasingly simple introduction to Hanukkah with bright, un
complicated illustrations that feature candle counting. An illumi
nated menorah in one margin glows brighter with added candles
as the week progresses. Historical and religious meanings are con
tained in an afterword.
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The Jewish child’s first book of why.
Illus. by Harry
Araten. Jonathan David, 1992. unp. (6-10)
The children’s version o f the acclaimed adult
Jewish book of why.
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Kaleidoscope.
Illus. by Norman Nodel.
HaChai, 1992. 152 pb (10-14)
A collection o f stories that illustrate the need for Torah ideals
and moral courage in making everyday choices; peopled by lively
children, but with stilted language. Facile black and white sketches.
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Spreading the poison: a book about racism and prejudice.
Kuttkem / Brown, 1993. 172 p. (12 up)
Discusses the history o f various racial and ethnic groups in the
United States (including a long chapter on the Jews): the biases
against them, how they arose, and the awful consequences o f