Hanukkah Bear (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823428557)

Bubba Brayna's legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller.

Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna--who does not see or hear very well--mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal.

However, after her well-fed guest leaves, there's a knock at the door--it's the rabbi, and all of Brayna's other friends, arriving for dinner. But there are no latkes left--and together, they finally figure out who really ate them.

Lively illustrations by Mike Wohnoutka, portraying the sprightly Bubba Brayna and her very hungry guest, accompany this instant family favorite, a humorous reworking of Eric A. Kimmel's earlier classic tale, The Chanukkah Guest. A traditional recipe for latkes is included in the back matter, along with interesting, digestible facts about the history and traditions of Hanukkah.

A 2013 National Jewish Book Award Winner, this book is perfect for a holiday story time with children-- either in the classroom or at home, as an introduction for young readers to the traditions and customs of Hanukkah, and as a classic to return to year after year.

Author: Eric A. Kimmel
ISBN-10: 0823428559
ISBN-13: 9780823428557
Publisher: Holiday House
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.85w x 0.36d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 161602 / Hanukkah Bear

Award: National Jewish Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 09/16/2013
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 71
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 64
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory