Mr. Mintz's Blintzes

Written by Leslie Kimmelman · Illustrated by Esther Hernando

Injured, Mr. Mintz can't make his famous blintzes. Will his neighbors step up to help?

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. Mintz, known for his irresistible blintzes, faces a dilemma when a skateboarding mishap leaves him unable to cook for Shavuot. As the holiday approaches, his neighbors rally together, determined to uphold the tradition and repay his years of kindness. Will their efforts succeed in bringing the community together and keeping the spirit of Shavuot alive? Discover how friendship and mutual aid can turn a challenge into a celebration.

From the publisher

“A cozy tale of friendship, mutual aid, neighborliness, and tasty, tasty food.” –Kirkus Reviews Mr. Mintz is famous in his neighborhood for cooking up cheesy, gooey, and delicious blintzes. Each spring he shares them with his friends to celebrate to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. But when he hurts his leg in a skateboarding accident and is unable to cook, what will become of the blintzes?Join in as Mr. Mintz’s neighbors collaborate to return the kindnesses he has so generously distributed to them over the years. An author’s note for families includes a short explanation of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

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