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Multicultural Picture Books- Snow in Jerusalem

February 24, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

For decades, stories about the Middle East conflict have ebbed and flowed in the news. Despite the historical significance, few primary-aged children living in other regions of the world are aware of this controversy. Most teachers and parents prefer to avoid introducing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Cornelius Van Wright, Deborah da Costa, Jewish picture books, multicultural literature- Jewish, multicultural picture books- peace, Picture books, picture books- peace, Snow in Jerusalem, Ying-Hwa Hu

Chanukah- 2 New Picture Books and a Sweet Potato Latke Recipe

November 17, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Two updated versions of Chanukah tales were published this year. Both picture books include an animal as one of the main characters. Hanukkah in Alaska focuses on a stubborn moose while Hanukkah Bear showcases an astute bear. I don't recall reading the original versions so I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: animals eating latkes, Barbara Brown, Chanukah picture books, Eric A. Kimmel, Hanukkah picture books, Mike Wohnoutka, multicultural education- Jewish holidays, multicultural literature- Jewish, multicultural picture books- Jewish, new versions of Chanukah tales, picture books- Alaska, Stacey Schuett

Four Picture Books for Sukkot

September 11, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

The Jewish festival of Sukkot begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur. Although the holiday dates back to biblical times, few are familiar with this joyous Jewish holiday. Home celebrations include the building and decorating of a temporary structure called a sukkah. A prominent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: David A. Adler, Eric A. Kimmel, Jewish books, Jewish children's books, Jewish festival of Sukkot, Jewish picture books, Marilyn Hirsh, multicultural literature- Jewish, Multicultural picture books, multiculturalism and Jews, multiculturalism in classrooms, Multiculturalism in schools, Patricia Polacco, picture books- building a sukkah, picture books- Sukkot, Sukkot, Sukkot picture books, Susan Axe-Bronk

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