Synopses & Reviews
"The energetic, cheerful illustrations and the simple and satisfying story make this a good book for holiday sharing."
School Library Journal "Kids will be shaking their heads in wild amusement happy that Rachel's efforts do bring home the 'feel of Hanukkah.'"
Kirkus Reviews
Review
"Kids will be shaking their heads in wild amusement happy that Rachel's efforts do bring home the 'feel of Hanukkah.'"
Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Though it's the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel's family won't really be celebrating until next week. But Rachel wants to celebrate now, so she comes up wtih a good idea: while her parents do errands, she'll visit her neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and they can make latkes together. The two head into Mrs. Greenberg's shiny, tidy kitchen and begin grating the potatoes. But Rachel's gratings slide off the table and onto the floor. Before long, Rachel has dropped an egg, spilled the flour, and dribbled the oil. Mrs. Greenberg is exhausted, Rachel's mom and dad are horrified, and Rachel is afraid she's ruined a friendship by making this terrible mess. She is relieved and delighted to find that Mrs. Greenberg thinks it's a wonderful mess--her house hasn't felt so lived-in in years!
Synopsis
Though it's the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel's family won't really be celebrating until next week. But Rachel wants to celebrate now, so she comes up wtih a good idea: she'll visit her neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and they can make latkes together.