Amalia, It's a cute book - a little kitchy and quite funny, by the author of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.' The book looks like a Christmas book, and plays off of the common misconception that Chanukah is simply the Jewish Christmas -- and does a fine job of dispelling that notion. All of the essentials of the holiday, The miracle of the oil, the macabees, the Jews not being allowed to practice judaism are discussed -- as well as some cultural components of the holiday. i.e. the latke discusses with a x-mas tree how presents are not an essential part of the Channukah, (though "there's nothing wrong with giving gifts to loved ones").
It was used by our Jewish Studies teachers last year in the elementary class. We have two copies in our school -- and I think it belongs in any Jewish library. But the book also has mass-market appeal, so you can find it in your local barnes and noble if you want to give it a read before ordering it. All the best, Russel Neiss Librarian - Rodeph Sholom School New York, NY Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
