Bøger af Ann Koffsky

Young Kayla celebrates Hanukkah with her family and mischievous dog, Kugel, by lighting menorahs, playing dreidel, and sharing the story of how the holiday came to be.

In the beginning, there was nothing. No colors at all. Day by day by day, God poured and planted and created the colors of the world. God said, "This is very good." And it was.

More than anything, Judah wants to be a good big brother to his baby sister, Hannah. He even uses his new Maccabee shield to protect her from danger. On the last day or Hanukkah, during a visit to the doctor, Judah refuses to have his shot. Surely his shield can protect him from germs, too!

Kayla loves having Passover seder with her family and her dog, Kugeleven though he almost spills the grape juice, makes a mess of the matzah, and takes off with the afikoman! This story touches on the highlights of the Passover seder with warmth and humor. An author note at the end explores how Passover songs can lift our spirits and help us imagine how our great-, great-, great-, great-, great- (lots of greats) grandparents felt when they became free. Discussion prompts help children relate the ideas to their own lives.

Kayla's dog Kugel is a big help as Kayla sets the table for Shabbat . . . despite a few paw prints on the tablecloth, a missing Kiddush cup, and other mishaps. When they're done, even Kugel knows that a beautiful Shabbat needs one more thingfamily!

Noah loves summer camp . . . except the pool.