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"Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comesc crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation."--
87) Passover!
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English
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Rhyming text describes a family's celebration of Passover.
89) Naming Liberty
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2008
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English
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In parallel stories, a Ukrainian Jewish family prepares to emigrate to the United States in the late 1800s, and Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designs, raises funds for, and builds the Statue of Liberty in honor of the United States' centennial.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2001
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English
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Stanley does not look forward to spending another Chanukah with all his relatives, but when an old man comes out of a tarnished menorah in the attic and grants Stanley three wishes, he changes his mind.
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Young Reuven becomes friends with a fish which gladly shares his golden scales with the needy people of Reuven's village, although each lost scale puts his own health at risk. Includes author's note about the origin of the story in two Jewish tales, and the guidance found in every religion, and in economics, for protecting our environment and using resources wisely.
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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On the last night of Hanukkah, Lady Sadie summons her children, the Eight Knights of Hanukkah, to stop the dastardly dragon that is interrupting party preparations, using kindness and bravery. Includes notes on the traditions of Hanukkah and directions for playing the dreidel game.
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Apples & Honey Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Eating magical food to transform in cats enables fourth-grader Chaya Ann Tober and her brother Danny to go on nighttime adventures where they prowl their neighborhood, prevent a tragic cat-astrophe, and see each other in a completely new light.
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