Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Iandgt;"Ready for a story?"andlt;BRandgt; Grandma Karen asked.andlt;BRandgt; "Definitely,"andlt;BRandgt; said Owen.andlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Every night of Hanukkah, after Owen -- the Official Candle Lighter -- lights the menorah, Grandma Karen kicks off her cowboy boots and tells him a bedtime story. andlt;BRandgt; On the first night there's the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of becoming a rabbi. andlt;BRandgt; On the fourth night there's the amazing story of the alien who gets lost in a little girl's backyard. andlt;BRandgt; And on the seventh night there's the silly story about a boy who wants to be a baby...and whose parents let him! andlt;BRandgt; Join Owen in discovering how each of these stories is also a celebration of his own heritage in this heartwarming book about faith, family, and the miracle of Hanukkah.
Synopsis
This definitive Hanukkah book includes eight heartwarming tales--one for eachnight of the holiday--plus blessings, the story of the legend, and a glossaryof Hebrew terms. Full color.
Synopsis
"Ready for a story?" Grandma Karen asked.
"Definitely,"
said Owen.
Every night of Hanukkah, after Owen -- the Official Candle Lighter -- lights the menorah, Grandma Karen kicks off her cowboy boots and tells him a bedtime story.
On the first night there's the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of becoming a rabbi.
On the fourth night there's the amazing story of the alien who gets lost in a little girl's backyard.
And on the seventh night there's the silly story about a boy who wants to be a baby...and whose parents let him!
Join Owen in discovering how each of these stories is also a celebration of his own heritage in this heartwarming book about faith, family, and the miracle of Hanukkah.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Stephanie Spinnerandlt;/Bandgt; is the author of andlt;Iandgt;Aliens for Breakfastandlt;/Iandgt; (winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award) and andlt;Iandgt;Aliens for Lunch,andlt;/Iandgt; both with Jonathan Etra, andlt;Iandgt;Aliens for Dinner,andlt;/Iandgt; and, most recently, andlt;Iandgt;Quiver,andlt;/Iandgt; a novel for young adults. After a long career in children's book publishing, Ms. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto. She lives in Manhattan and Pawling, New York.