Latkes and Applesauce
A Hanukkah Story
Charlesbridge · Print & ebook · September 27, 2022
A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic.
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- Who it’s for
- A warm Hanukkah tale where hospitality, hungry animals, and a timely surprise share the spotlight.
- Themes
- Hanukkah celebration, Kindness to others, Animals helping a family
- Pacing
- Fast
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A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic. A perfect Hanukkah story about kindess, perfect for 3 to 7 year olds and anyone searching for a sweet holiday story. The Menashes love latkes and applesauce during Hanukkah. But a blizzard begins and erases any hope that they’ll harvest potatoes and apples in time.
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When a stray cat and dog show up, there’s not a lot of food to offer them, but kindness prevails, and they’re invited in. It turns out that the dog—Latke—and the cat—Applesauce—save the day.
Kindness in a Blizzard
A warm Hanukkah tale where hospitality, hungry animals, and a timely surprise share the spotlight.
Come here for
- A child-friendly story rooted in Hanukkah traditions
- The small comfort of kindness when things look bleak
Expect
- A sweet holiday read about a family, a stray cat, and a dog
- Latkes, applesauce, and a cheerful turn of events
Where it sits
| Hanukkah Stories | 99% |
|---|---|
| Pet Stories | 84% |
| Jewish Religious Stories | 62% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Pet Stories
- Hanukkah Stories
- Jewish Religious Stories
- Authors
- Fran Manushkin
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
- Published
- September 27, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Hanukkah celebration · Kindness to others · Animals helping a family
- Reading lane
- Pet Stories