Hanukkah Cookies with Sprinkles

Written by David Adler · Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

A girl discovers the power of giving during Hanukkah.

4.2 Goodreads · 86 ratings

32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Sara, curious about an old man's need for a bruised apple, embarks on a journey of compassion. As Hanukkah nears, she learns that tzedakah, the act of giving, can illuminate lives as brightly as festive cookies. Will her newfound understanding bring warmth to those around her?

From the publisher

“A sweet and compassionate introduction to an important Jewish custom.” –Kirkus ReviewsSydney Taylor Notable Book Award.Sara watches from her apartment window as her mom goes towork. One day, she sees an old man pick up a bruised apple from the discardedpile next to Sol’s Market. Why would he do that? She wonders if he’shungry, as she eats her own breakfast. She wonders if he’s lonely, as sheshares Shabbat dinner with Mom and Grandma. As Hanukkah approaches, a season of light and hope, Saradiscovers that tzedakah can be as bright and colorful as a Hanukkahcookie with sprinkles.

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