Oy, Santa!
Or, There's a Latke to Learn about Hanukkah
Oliver Overstreet tries to get Santa to understand how special Hanukkah is.
Even though Santa knows some things—like Oliver’s friend Ibrahim also doesn’t celebrate Christmas—Oliver loses patience when Santa doesn’t fully appreciate Hanukkah customs. Especially latkes! Helping people understand Jewish traditions is a never-ending job!
This book is for readers of all faiths and responds to the mistaken idea that Jewish children are somehow disadvantaged by not celebrating Christmas. Told through email correspondence, Oy, Santa! is a story about identity, perseverance, and the importance of sharing one’s traditions in a kind way.
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978-1-951365-22-6
On pre-order until 10/01/2024
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$14.99 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diversity, Holidays, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Intergalactic Afikoman |
| Imprint | Intergalactic Afikoman |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2024-10-01 |
Author: Joyce Schriebman
A writer, educator, and interfaith activist, Joyce Schriebman is passionate about helping folks understand different faith traditions. A native of San Francisco, she moved to the glorious northeast 15 years ago and now lives in western Connecticut with her husband.
Illustrator: Gila von Meissner
Gila von Meissner is an illustrator from North Germany. She lives with her Israeli cat in a tiny house at a lake. She loves critters, jasmine tea, and chocolate.