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Latkes for Santa Claus - by Janie Emaus (Hardcover)

Latkes for Santa Claus - by  Janie Emaus (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>To: Santa<br> From: Anna <p/><i>My new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas, so you're coming to my house for the very first time. And I think you must be REALLY tired of cookies. I'm going to leave you the best Santa treat ever.</i></b> <p/> Anna is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. <p/> She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but <i>his</i> sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go. <p/> It can't be matzo ball soup--soup in a sleigh with galloping reindeer will never do. <p/> It can't be noodle kugel--imagine that by the handful. What a mess! <p/> And as certain as Anna is that Santa would devour tzimmes, she knows he just doesn't have the time to sit and enjoy a hearty stew on Christmas Eve. <p/> Anna retreats to her thinking corner to figure out the perfect finger food for Santa, not wanting to disappoint him on his very first visit to her house. <p/> In this humorous and endearing picture book, blending both Christmas and Hannukah, a little girl and her stepbrother compete to leave Santa the best treats ever. <p/><i>Latkes for Santa Claus</i> concludes with Anna and Michael's winning recipes, ready for children to replicate for Santa in their own kitchens.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This charming story has all the ingredients of a sweet and tender perennial holiday classic. With whimsical rhymes, kid-friendly text, and illustrations guaranteed to appeal to little ones, this delicious book combines the traditions of Hanukah and Christmas in a way children, as well as their parents, won't soon forget. What's more, the latkes and sugar cookie recipes are the icing on the cake. I have twelve nieces and nephews, who will, for sure, find this yummy book among their holiday gifts." --Allia Zobel Nolan, author of <i>What I Like About Me: A Book About Acceptance</i> and <i>Cat Confessions: A Kitty Come Clean Tell All Book</i><br> "<i>Latkes for Santa Claus</i> is a joyful, engaging read perfect for culturally blended families and delightful for all readers. The playful rhymes will keep kids giggling, and the delicious recipes especially add a wonderful touch for anyone who might want to leave a treat for Santa." --Jess Rinker, author of <i>Gloria Takes a Stand</i> and <i>Send a Girl</i> <p/> "Ideal for blended families, but definitely delightful for anyone to read, <b><i>Laktes for Santa Claus</i></b> is a clever Hanukkah meets Christmas spin on leaving cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Even if it's not Chrismukkah (when Christmas and Hanukkah overlap), this picture book still shows a way for Jewish children living with a non-Jewish step-sibling and/or step-parent how fun it is to share a bit of their Jewish holiday traditions during Christmastime. . . . I enjoyed every page of this charming new picture book because it showed how there is not only room for compromise in every family, but how easily a new tradition can be created bringing everyone closer." --<i>Good Reads with Ronna</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Janie Emaus </b>is the author of the young adult novel <i>Mercury in Retro Love</i>, and her articles and stories have been published in numerous magazines and websites including <i>The Los Angeles Times' Reading Room Page</i>, <i>The Washington Post</i>, <i>The Huffington Post</i>, <i>Purple Clover</i>, <i>In the Powder Room</i>, <i>Scary Mommy</i>, <i>Country Living</i>, <i>Good Housekeeping</i>, <i>Woman's Day</i>, Fineline, NextTribe, and <i>The Sunlight Press</i>. She resides in Winnetka, California. <p/><b>Bryan Langdo</b> has illustrated more than twenty-five books, including Animal Planet's <i>Zoo Camp Puzzle, Farm Friends Escape, Dolphin Rescue, </i>and <i>Puppy Rescue Riddle. </i>He resides in Titusville, New Jersey.

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