The story follows a young girl and her family as they observe Passover through a traditional seder, highlighting the significance of the special foods and rituals involved. This celebration emphasizes themes of heritage, family bonding, and the importance of cultural traditions.
After a day of bickering with her sister, might a magical journey on a dragon’s back show a girl the path to peace and reconciliation? This rhythmically written, beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of imagination, of kindness, and of dragons. Tired from sister squabbles, a dragon-loving child slips into sleep. Soon a dragon just the right size whirs through her window to invite her on a flight into the enchanting night. They soar to a Secret Gathering where dragons carrying children from all around the world fill the sky. There are dragons. There is dancing. There are wishes. And is that her sister over there? Could they share the same wish?
Frannie struggles with her feelings when an elderly neighbor is cast as Haman in the Purim play, but Mrs. Teplitzky's unexpected talent shines through, surprising everyone. The story not only explores themes of acceptance and community but also enriches the reader's understanding of Purim with interesting facts and includes a recipe for the traditional pastry, hamantaschen.
Words. Selig loves everything about them--the way they tast on his tongue (tantalizing), the sound they whisper in his ears (tintinnabulating!), and--most of all--the way they stir his heart. And he collects them voraciously, the way others collect stamps or seashells.But what to do with so many luscious words? Surrounded by doubters, Selig journeys forth and discovers that there is always someone--a poet, a baker, maybe even YOU--searching for the perfect word...a word that he can provide.