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The Three Latkes

Once upon a time there were three latkes, a red latke, a yellow latke and a gold latke. On the first night of Hanukkah they began talking excitedly. When three Hanukkah latkes fight over… Read More →

  • Dewey: 818/.602
  • Copyright: 2021

Nicanor's Gate

Set in biblical times, the story of Nicanor's Gate—one of the entrances to the Temple in Jerusalem—shows how a man's faith is important to living a happy, fulfilled life. Nicanor, a wealthy… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2020

Whale of a Tale

From the Series Scarlett and Sam

Scarlett and Sam are back again in a twist on the biblical adventure tale of Jonah and the whale. When the twins take Grandma Mina's special carpet to be cleaned and repaired, they encounter… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019

Search for the Shamir

From the Series Scarlett and Sam

A close encounter with Grandma Mina's time-traveling carpet sends Scarlett and Sam to ancient Jerusalem, where some very important people need their help. The twins meet the prophet Nathan,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: Gabriel's Horn
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Gabriel's Horn

A mysterious soldier appears at the door hands Gabriel a tarnished horn, and disappears. As the years go by, Gabriel's family prospers and they, in turn, help their neighbors. Could their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2016

Escape from Egypt

From the Series Scarlett and Sam

One minute, twins Scarlett and Sam are bickering about who's going to read the Four Questions at the Passover seder. The next minute, they've been swept up by Grandma Mina's time-traveling… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Anansi Goes Fishing

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

Anansi the Spider's plan to trick his friend Turtle into doing all the work while he teaches Anansi to catch fish somehow gets turned around. While Anansi doesn't learn his lesson, he does… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2012

Anansi and the Magic Stick

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

"Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal Read More →

  • Copyright: 2012

Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

"Anansi the Spider, a master trickster, uses the powers of a magical rock to dupe his neighbors...a musical introduction sets the mood...the text of the book is read clearly and… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2012

Anansi and the Talking Melon

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

"The expressive male narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest...useful for all reading and listening… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2012

Anansi's Party Time

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

"....Jerry Terheyden's narration alternates between the slow pace of a turtle and the bounce of an exuberant spider.... Balloons filing with air and underwater bubbles are among the fitting… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2012

The Gingerbread Man

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

Convinced that he can outrun any danger, the freshly-baked gingerbread man fails to appreciate that a very fast runner is no match for a very sly fox. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Copyright: 2012