While Jewish Holy Days and Holocaust related stories make up a large share of Jewish-themed children’s literature, there is also a growing body of published books that tap into Jewish culture through humor and exploration of cultural values and identifiers such as social justice themes. It is my hope that…
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“a sweet Hanukkah story with a wonderful moral”
“I am so excited to talk up a new Hanukkah book! I received an e-mail from Sylvia Rouss, the author of the adorable Sammy the Spider series of books, inviting me to take a look at her new book, The Hanukkah Fable. I really enjoyed Sammy the Spider’s First Hanukkah,…
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The Hanukkah Fable is now available in Dyslex font
This book is printed in a font that everyone can read, including people with dyslexia. For more info go to www.Dyslexiefont.com
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First Review of The Hanukkah Fable
Sylvia A. Rouss of Sammy the Spider fame introduces us to a little wooden dreidel that nobody—including Jake or Becky–notices. He is brown, not sparkly or bright. His holiday companion, silver menora, shows dreidel a trick to change colors, and he turns red, then yellow then blue. But still…
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Happy Hanukkah 2019
A RHYMING STORY OF HANUKKAH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY SYLVIA ROUSS King Anticochus always wanted his way. He told the Jews, “This is how you must pray!” Judah Maccabee, a strong and brave Jew, Said, “We won’t pray the way you want us to!” He told King Antiochus, “You…
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Sammy Spider’s Visit to Las Vegas for J-Fest
I spent last Sunday with a community of Sammy Spider’s friends at the Las Vegas J-Fest. I was joined by children and parents when I read Sammy Spider’s First Mitzvah and Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah. There was a special Sammy Spider craft activity. It was a beautiful day. Thanks to…
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