Why I Love This Book

A I add titles to this site, I want to try and incorporate all races, all religions, all orientations, all beliefs, and as many places as I possibly can. At 2 a month, it may take a while. Always feel free to make a specific request and I will begin working on it immediately. 
I freely admit that Judaism is not the religion I practice, but I'm about to have a Jewish daughter in-law and I am determined to educate myself over these next few months.

This book was a great start to my education.  I learned about the yiddish term Bubba, and how it's pronounced. I learned the reason behind eating a food fried in oil, in this story, it was latkes.  I'm eager to try latkes and I believe that I want sour cream on mine, but I might try a little jam on one as well. A friend also told me that they are sometimes served with applesauce as well.

The biggest lesson children should take away from this book is a lesson of kindness and respect. Bubba could have become frustrated with Bear, but at each turn she was kind and respectful

Themes
  • Kindness
  • Patience
  • Respect Elders
Awards & Accolades
  • National Jewish Book Award Winner
Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
  • Jewish Culture
  • Order of Events /Plot- What happened first, next, and last
  • Patience​
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Beyond the Book Resources

Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain​
It's really that simple...
​ One Great Story
 Multiple Readings
Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities
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Hanukkah Bear Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.
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Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to Hanukkah Bear.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.
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"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald