Hanukkah Bear

Written by Eric A. Kimmel · Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

A bear's hunger leads to a Hanukkah mix-up with Bubba Brayna's latkes.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 624 ratings

32 pages· 910 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

Bubba Brayna, known for her delicious latkes, mistakenly welcomes a bear into her home, thinking it's her rabbi. Together, they light the menorah and enjoy a feast. But when the real rabbi and friends arrive, the latkes are gone! Can they solve the mystery of the missing treats and whip up more in time for the celebration? This humorous Hanukkah tale blends tradition with a delightful twist, inviting readers to join in the festive fun and uncover the bear's unexpected visit.

From the publisher

A bear wakes to a wonderful smell that leads him to the house of Bubba Brayna. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, but at ninety-seven, she doesn’t hear or see well. When the bear arrives at her door, she believes he is her rabbi. Bubba Brayna and the bear light the menorah, play the dreidel game, and eat all the latkes. The mix-up is revealed, Bubba Brayna has a laugh about it, and everyone works together to make more latkes. The Chanukkah Guest by Eric A. Kimmel (Holiday House, 1990, o.p.) now has a new title, a shorter text, and new illustrations.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 910
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD520L

Themes & topics

Books about holidays Books about friendship Books about Hanukkah Books about bears Books about the elderly

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.1

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4.8

“I LOVED the illustrations in this one. The story about a bear who (unwittingly) impersonate a rabbi is silly and fun, and gives you a taste for some Hanukkah traditions. I was definitely hungry for latkes after reading this one!”

Marmee

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5.5

“This funny book about a bear passing off for the rabbi and eating all of the Latkes will have the little ones giggling and ready for Hanukkah! There's even a Latkes recipe at the end of the book. :)”

B is for Bookworm

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