Written by: Eve Bunting and K. Wendy Popp
First line: This Hanukkah is like every other one.
Why you should read this book: A little girl tells about her family's Hanukkah celebration, including the story of why her aunt has brought one potato that doesn't get made into latkes. The older relatives explain how, during World War II, they survived the winter at Buchenwald, pilfering a single potato, a little margarine, and a piece of string, in order to made a candle to celebrate Hanukkah. With the inclusion of the extra potato in their celebration, they can remember their family history and honor their ancestors.
Why you shouldn't read this book: You're very hungry.
No comments:
Post a Comment