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Pearl's Passover: A Family Celebration Through Stories, Recipes, Crafts, and Songs

Product Description: It's time for Passover and Pearl and her brother, Avi, are helping to prepare the house for company. Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Solly, and "the two terrors from Teaneck," cousins Harry and Sophie, are coming to spend the holiday at Pearl's house...read more

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9781481444934 | Simon & Schuster, November 28, 2014, cover price $22.99 | About this edition: It's time for Passover and Pearl and her brother, Avi, are helping to prepare the house for company.

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9780689814877 | Simon & Schuster, January 1, 2002, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: As an extended family prepares for their Passover celebration, they explain the various customs and traditions related to this holiday.

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When Beni and his cousins have a latke-making contest, things do not turn out too well, until Papa steps in and makes a delicious batch, making everyone happy in the end, in a storybook that contains the perfect latke recipe and the music to 'O Chanukah.'

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780805046342 | Henry Holt & Co, September 1, 1996, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: One Hanukkah, Beni, Rosie, Max, and their cousins have a latke contest that leads to Papa's cooking his own famous and fabulous latkes, in a story that includes the song 'O Chanukah' and a recipe for latkes

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By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9781596435490 | Roaring Brook, August 21, 2012, cover price $16.99

To Every Season: A Holiday Family Cookbook

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By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9781442472952 | Simon & Schuster Merchandise &, May 28, 2012, cover price $45.99

Pearl's Eight Days Of Chanukah: With A Story And Activity For Each Night

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Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices, and includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780613880732 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 2003, cover price $17.25 | About this edition: Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices, and includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.

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By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9781596434653 | Roaring Brook, March 30, 2010, cover price $16.99

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Product Description: Daniel says: life caused me to grow up fast. Real fast. Like overnight. Krista says: The real meâthe one who knew I should treat Daniel the way I'd want to be treatedâwas angry at the other me. I just didn't want to lose Bobby by taking sides with Daniel...read more

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780440421740 | Reprint edition (Yearling Books, July 8, 2008), cover price $6.50 | About this edition: Daniel says: life caused me to grow up fast.

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Inspired by Kabbalah, this profound picture book, filled with ethereal paintings and intricate collages, introduces young readers to the legend of creation.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780525478270 | Dutton Childrens Books, September 6, 2007, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: A retelling of the midrash about the creation of light.

Paths to Peace: People Who Changed the World

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Complete with glossary, notes, bibliography, and additional reading list, this comprehensive reference guide provides profiles on sixteen revered peacemakers from around the world, including Mahatma Gandhi, Cesar Chavez, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780525477341 | Dutton Childrens Books, March 2, 2006, cover price $18.99 | About this edition: A comprehensive reference guide that provides profiles on sixteen revered peacemakers from around the world, including such leaders as Mahatma Gandhi, Cesar Chavez, and Anwar El-Sadat.

Hey, Mama Goose

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When the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoes residence becomes too tight for her and her growing family, she happily decides to move into Snow White and the dwarfs house while they set up home in Rapunzels castle, but when the fairy tale characters begin to feel out of place in their new surroundings, it is decided by all to return to the places they truly call home.

By Emilie Chollat (illustrator) and Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780525470977 | Dutton Childrens Books, February 3, 2005, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: While seeking a larger home for her many children, the Old Woman visits the dwellings of famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters and discovers 'There's no place like a shoe.

Baby Babka: The Gorgeous Genius

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Sharp illustrations punctuate an easy-to-read chapter book about the birth of a baby boy into a unique and loving family and one sibling's efforts to accept her new little brother.

By Victoria Chess (illustrator) and Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780618234899 | Clarion Books, September 30, 2004, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: Unhappy when her baby sister turns out to be a brother, Beryl schemes with her brother Sam to make the newborn disappear, but Uncle Morty helps by telling stories of the love his big sisters had for him, even when he squirted one with pickle juice and ruined another's doll.

Saturday Night at the Beastro

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Imaginative, stylish, and inviting artwork that combines hand painting, collage, photography, and digital manipulation invites readers to join a gathering of hungry monsters enjoying a fantastic feast at the Beastro, all told in clever and catchy verse.

By Jane Breskin Zalben and Steven Zalben

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9780060292270 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, August 1, 2004, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: A group of rowdy monsters enjoys a gourmet meal, from an appetizer of 'tails on toast' to a dessert of 'stink bug gateau,' at a feast hosted by Monsieur Gorgon at the Beastro.

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9780060292287 | Harpercollins, August 1, 2004, cover price $16.89 | About this edition: A group of rowdy monsters enjoys a gourmet meal, from an appetizer of 'tails on toast' to a dessert of 'stink bug gateau,' at a feast hosted by Monsieur Gorgon at the Beastro.

Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah

When Pearl hears the news that her cousins, troublemakers Harry and Sophie, are coming for all eight days of Chanukah, she is not happy, but as the holiday passes, Pearl warms up to her cousins while discovering in her own heart what Chanukah really means. Reprint.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780689864537 | Reprint edition (Aladdin Paperbacks, October 1, 2003), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices, and includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.

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9780689814884 | Simon & Schuster, September 1, 1998, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices

Let There Be Light: Poems and Prayers for Repairing the World

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Offers readers a collection of poems and prayers from diverse religions around the world, such as Buddhism and Native American traditions, while providing quotes from celebrated religious and inspirational figures, such as the Dalai Lama and Gandhi.

By Jane Breskin Zalben (editor)

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9780525469957 | Dutton Childrens Books, August 1, 2002, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Offers poems and prayers from diverse religions around the world, such as Buddhism and Native American traditions, while providing quotes from celebrated religious and inspirational figures, including the Dalai Lama and Gandhi.

The Magic Menorah: A Modern Chanukah Tale

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Twelve-year-old Stanley has had enough with Chanukah and just wants it over in order to get his home free from all the relatives, but a surprise encounter with Fishel the genie makes him understand the importance of the holiday and the joy of being with family. (view table of contents)

By Donna Diamond (illustrator) and Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780689826061 | Simon & Schuster, October 1, 2001, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: Stanley does not look forward to spending another Chanukah with all his relatives, but when an old man comes out of a tarnished menorah in the attic and grants Stanley three wishes, he changes his mind.

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It's Daniel's first day of nursery school and he isn't happy when his mother gets ready to leave, yet her reassuring words help ease his fears, in a charming picture book which includes a cookie recipe and helpful tips for parents on starting school.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780618072507, titled "Don't Go!" | Clarion Books, September 17, 2001, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: On the first day of preschool, Daniel gradually overcomes his nervousness as he plays in the sandbox, collects leaves, and bakes cookies.

The Fortuneteller in 5B

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Product Description: One day a mysterious new neighbor moves into apartment 5B upstairs. Eleven-year-old Alexandria and her best friend Jenny suspect she might be a witch or a vampire. After all, she speaks with a Transylvania accent, brews up concoctions with strange herbs and has a heavy trunk covered with foreign labels...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780595146574 | Backinprint.Com, February 1, 2001, cover price $11.95 | About this edition: One day a mysterious new neighbor moves into apartment 5B upstairs.

9780590460415 | Reprint edition (Apple, November 1, 1993), cover price $2.95 | About this edition: The unexpected arrival of a flamboyant new neighbor teaches Alexandria that the loss of a loved one is a universal experience.

Earth to Andrew O. Blechman

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Product Description: "Andrew O. Blechman, aspiring comedian, makes a deal with his downstairs neighbor Lou Pearlstein, a former vaudevillian....The special relationship developed between Andrew and Mr. Pearlstein is especially heartwarming and satisfying...read more

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9780374319168 | Farrar Straus & Giroux, October 1, 1989, cover price $14.00 | About this edition: Would-be comedian Andrew tutors Mr.

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9780595129195 | Backinprint.Com, October 1, 2000, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: "Andrew O.

To Every Season: A Family Holiday Cookbook

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Gives brief histories and recipes for such holidays as Valentine's Day, Easter, Passover, the Fourth of July, and Kwanzaa. (view table of contents)

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780689817977 | Simon & Schuster, September 1, 1999, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Gives brief histories and recipes for such holidays as Valentine's Day, Easter, Passover, the Fourth of July, and Kwanzaa.

Beni's Family Treasury: Stories for the Jewish Holidays

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Young readers can celebrate the traditions of the Jewish holiday through this colorful collection of five easy-to-read tales, including 'Beni's First Chanukah' and 'Goldie's Purim.'

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780805058895 | Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, August 1, 1998, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: A collection of episodes in the lives of Beni and his family shows them observing their Jewish traditions as they celebrate the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover

Beni's First Wedding

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Although Beni is nervous, he carries the wedding ring on the pillow down the aisle perfectly, but when his aunt calls out to him, he is startled, drops the ring, and now must feverishly search to find it in order for the wedding to continue.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780805048469 | Henry Holt & Co, April 1, 1998, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: When a friend of the family announces that he is getting married and asks him to be his page boy, Beni experiences his first Jewish wedding

An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball: A Counting Rhyme

All the invited animals, from one little mouse to ten little porcupines, busily prepare to attend the Butterfly Ball.

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9781563976926 | Reprint edition (Boyds Mills Pr, September 1, 1997), cover price $9.95 | About this edition: All the animals from one little mouse to ten little porcupines prepare to attend the Butterfly Ball

9780399209727 | Putnam Pub Group, June 1, 1983, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: All the animals from one little mouse to ten little porcupines prepare to attend the Butterfly Ball

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9781878093615 | Reprint edition (Boyds Mills Pr, August 1, 1991), cover price $14.95 | About this edition: All the animals from one little mouse to ten little porcupines prepare to attend the Butterfly Ball

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9780613788151, titled "Invitation To The Butterfly Ball: A Counting Rhyme" | Turtleback Books, September 30, 1997, cover price $19.15 | About this edition: All the animals from one little mouse to ten little porcupines prepare to attend the Butterfly Ball

Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa

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Provides a lesson on the ritual of shiva while offering a touching tale dealing with loss as one young girl copes with the passing of her grandfather by keeping his memory alive through continuing his tradition of planting marigolds.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780689804489 | Simon & Schuster, September 1, 1997, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: A young girl copes with the death of her grandfather by remembering all the things she loved about him

Beni's Family Cookbook for the Jewish Holidays

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A host of delectable holiday recipes, such as matzoh ball soup, noodle kugel, macaroons, and gefilte fish, is accompanied by factual notes on the importance of the dishes and the signifigances they have for individual Jewish holidays.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780805037357 | Henry Holt & Co, September 1, 1996, cover price $21.00 | About this edition: Presents recipes arranged around twelve Jewish holy days, with background information and anecdotes from the author's Beni stories

Unfinished Dreams: A Novel

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Rebelling against the members of his community who scorn his teacher, Mr. Carr, an AIDS patient, Jason almost abandons his goal of becoming a concert violinist but decides to continue after Mr. Carr tells him just how important dreams truly are.

By Jane Breskin Zalben

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9780689800337 | Simon & Schuster, May 1, 1996, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Jason, a nine-year-old Jewish boy, pursues his dream of becoming a great violinist even as he deals with disappointments and deaths of loved ones

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