I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Dreidel

Written by Caryn Yacowitz · Illustrated by David Slonim

An old lady's appetite spirals out of control during Hanukkah. Can her family save her?

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32 pages· 482 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

During a snowy Hanukkah visit, a grandmother's accidental dreidel snack triggers an insatiable hunger for holiday treats, alarming her family. As her appetite grows, so do the stakes. Can they curb her cravings before it's too late? This whimsical tale, enriched with art parodies from da Vinci to Picasso, offers a humorous twist on a classic folk song. Will the family reconnect with her in time for the last night of Chanukah, or will her feasting prove fatal? Discover the hilarity and heart in this unique holiday adventure.

From the publisher

You’ve never seen Hanukkah or the I Know an Old Lady story like this before . . . through hilarious takes on the world’s greatest works of art!A family drives through the snow to visit their beloved bubbe, who spreads out a Chanukah supper for everyone to enjoy. But one dish goes a little wrong: I know an old lady who swallowed a dreidelA Chanukah dreidel she thought was a bagel…Perhaps it’s fatal. Indeed, Bubbe’s first bite leads to an insatiable taste for oil, latkes, applesauce, gelt – even menorahs! But as the family tries to distract her from her gluttony, the items she devours grow ever larger. Will they be able to reconnect with her and bring her home for the last night of Chanukah – or will her feasting in fact be fatal? Beyond the joy of a Jewish take on this most American of folk songs, the illustrations here offer hilarious parodies of great works of art by da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hopper, Rockwell, Matisse, Picasso, and other masters–adding a whole new layer of humor and culture to the familiar tune. You’ll love this old lady, and want to visit her every Chanukah for years to come.

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