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Informationen zum Autor Stephanie Spinner is the author of Aliens for Breakfast (winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award) and Aliens for Lunch, both with Jonathan Etra, Aliens for Dinner, and, most recently, Quiver, a novel for young adults. After a long career in children's book publishing, Ms. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto. She lives in Manhattan and Pawling, New York. Jill McElmurry (1954-2017) was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt, and the bestselling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Learn more about her life and work at JillMcElmurry.com. Klappentext The definitive Hanukkah book includes eight heartwarming tales--one for each night of the holiday--plus blessings! the story of the legend! and a glossary of Hebrew terms. Full color. Zusammenfassung "Ready for a story?" Grandma Karen asked. "Definitely!" said Owen. Every night of Hanukkah! after Owen -- the Official Candle Lighter -- lights the menorah! Grandma Karen kicks off her cowboy boots and tells him a bedtime story. On the first night there's the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of becoming a rabbi. On the fourth night there's the amazing story of the alien who gets lost in a little girl's backyard. And on the seventh night there's the silly story about a boy who wants to be a baby...and whose parents let him! Join Owen in discovering how each of these stories is also a celebration of his own heritage in this heartwarming book about faith! family! and the miracle of Hanukkah.
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Stephanie Spinner is the author of
Aliens for Breakfast (winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award) and
Aliens for Lunch, both with Jonathan Etra,
Aliens for Dinner, and, most recently,
Quiver, a novel for young adults. After a long career in children's book publishing, Ms. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto. She lives in Manhattan and Pawling, New York.
