Annie can't believe her eyes! The "Santa" in the mall looks so much like her grandfather's friend, Simon. A Jewish Santa? Annie lines up to get a closer look - and ends up "placing an order". Simon Greenbaum, flat broke, has taken the job at the Winter Castle to earn a few dollars between jobs. And after all, with his long white beard, he looks just like Santa already. "Don't breathe a word to your Zaideh that you saw me here," he says. "If you don't tell him that I'm a Santa Claus, I won't tell him what you asked for. It's a deal?" When Annie's parents find out, however, that she has placed an order with Santa for a Christmas tree, they are disappointed and tell her that she must learn to be her own person and stand up for her beliefs in order to earn the respect of others. Meanwhile, Annie wants to help Mr. Greenbaum and comes up with a plan. But to carry out her plan, she must reveal his secret. What will she do?
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"...a warm story about acceptance of other customs,...about learning to help others in need...a very typical family in a very typical home..." -- Canadian Materials Magazine
"...an excellent job of giving insight into the Jewish holiday...This book would be a worthwhile addition to any collection." -- Resource Links Magazine
"This lighthearted treatment of the 'December Dilemma'... The realistic illustrations reflect that setting and portray an appealing cast of characters." -- Jewish Book World
"...an excellent job of giving insight into the Jewish holiday...This book would be a worthwhile addition to any collection." -- Resource Links Magazine
"This lighthearted treatment of the 'December Dilemma'... The realistic illustrations reflect that setting and portray an appealing cast of characters." -- Jewish Book World
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Our family loved the book! Our children were captivated by the wonderful illustrations that beautifully complimented the text. Hartt-Snowbell's use of humor to address the relevant and significant themes of religious understanding and acceptance is both refreshing and brilliant. Yesterday's Santa and the Chanukah Miracle is not a book that meshes two distinct religions but encourages children of minority religions to take pride in their own faith and religious practices. The enchanting dialogue, multi-dimensional characters, realistic illustrations, and clever plot, make this a wonderful read-aloud book to be enjoyed by the whole family.
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Our family loved the book! Our children were captivated by the wonderful illustrations that beautifully complimented the text. Hartt-Snowbell's use of humor to address the relevant and significant themes of religious understanding and acceptance is both refreshing and brilliant. Yesterday's Santa and the Chanukah Miracle is not a book that meshes two distinct religions but encourages children of minority religions to take pride in their own faith and religious practices. The enchanting dialogue, multi-dimensional characters, realistic illustrations, and clever plot, make this a wonderful read-aloud book to be enjoyed by the whole family.
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