Linda Glaser
3) Hannah's way
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In rural Minnesota in 1932, Hannah, a young orthodox Jewish girl, deals with being the new girl in class.
4) On One Foot
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An impatient young man comes to Jerusalem looking for someone to teach him the Torah - while standing on one foot! The city is full of learned rabbis, but none of them can help him until he meets the famous Rabbi Hillel.
6) It's fall!
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A child experiences the colors and textures of fall. Includes nature activities to do during that season.
7) It's spring!
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A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.
9) It's winter!
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A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities.
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Based on the popular fable, the story describes what happens when a stranger arrives in the village of Chelm right before Passover. When no one invites the stranger to Seder, he offers to make soup with matzoh balls using only a stone. The stranger tricks the villagers into contributing to the soup and everyone has a delicious Seder.
11) Hoppy Hanukkah!
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Two young bunnies learn about the customs of Hanukkah from their parents and grandparents before they light the menorahs, eat potato latkes, and play dreidel.
12) It's summer!
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A child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for summertime activities to enjoy alone or with a parent.
14) Hoppy Passover!
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Violet and Simon, two small bunnies, learn about the customs of the Passover seder from their parents and grandparents as they all celebrate the holiday meal. Includes a recipe.
16) Fabulous frogs
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Simple text and illustrations present the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the frog. Includes a separate question-and-answer section with more information about the different kinds, their way of life, and endangered status.
18) Brilliant bees
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Simple text and illustrations describe the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the honey bee.