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It's the first night of Hanukkah and Uri's dad is still not home. "What happened to Dad? Is he caught in the fray? Could it be that an elephant's blocking his way? Maybe the enemy soldiers attacked? Maybe, just maybe, he cannot get back?" While they wait for Dad's return, Uri and his sister battle the evil King of Darkness. Their courage and spirit bring the light of Hanukkah to the world around them. Nati Bait's lilting verse and Carmel Ben Ami's appealing illustrations promise to make this a heart-warming Hanukkah favorite.

It's Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Rafael and his cousins are shopping in the busy Turkish market for the ingredients for their family's Sephardic celebration. The cousins' adventures require courage, teamwork, and help from some four-legged friends!

Dani is just a regular kid living in Buenos Aires-except for the giant light that follows him everywhere he goes. He wishes he could be like the other kids, but he finds that sometimes you just have to let your own light shine through.

Daniel is determined to uncover the mystery of the boxes that his parents seem to be packing and delivering all the time. Where are they going and what's in those boxes? This is a sweet story about giving to others-so important in today's world.

A magician comes to the rescue of a very special family. Based on the Yiddish tale by I. L. Peretz, this story will charm readers. Bright and colorful illustrations pair beautifully in this witty retelling.

Who has the most amazing sukkah in the Abayudaya community of Uganda? Only one sukkah can be the best, but everybody wins when neighbors work together.

Mendel can never seem to get anything right. But when he steps up to spread Hanukkah joy, he finds his moment to shine.

This charming book takes us on a journey to the fascinating country of Israel. Told in verse, from a child's perspective we are introduced to the diversity of its people. Explanatory text sheds more light on their cultures and traditions.

In this charming story, a mother sings a special melody to her child. So too, each Jew is meant to teach Torah to the next generation, keeping its melodies alive. In this way, the song is eternal. The Melody invites us all to sing along.A free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website.

A Snake, A Flood, a Hidden Baby features six popular stories from the bible retold with whimsy by one of Israel's most celebrated authors.

When Jacob is unable to deliver Ezra and Esther's delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors, Soosie the horse trots up and saves Shabbat.

When Max and Emily's spunky grandma comes from Israel for a Rosh Hashanah visit, they cook up some delicious new traditions.

A tale of the friendship between a Renaissance Venetian Rabbi and a painter¿two men who pushed the borders of convention to make room for creativity.

Little Flicker is always cheering his friends on with words of encouragement and support. But as the smallest candle in the box, why should he be chosen to be the shamash in the Hanukkah menorah? Isn't the job of lighting all the others candles too big for him? As it turns out, it's the size of your heart that matters, and in that department, Little Flicker is huge! The book's bright and quirky illustrations make it easy to imagine the possibility of a world where candles walk, talk, dance, and sing. Kids will love exploring the details of Little Flicker's life inside his cozy drawer.

When Josh and Becky search for the congregation's much loved Candy Man, we learn about all the different people that make a synagogue a special place.

Sarah must miss her ballet solo to go to her cousin's wedding. Her disappointment leads to delight when she gets caught up in the hypnotic music and dance of her family's Jewish traditions.