Mr. Mintz's Blintzes
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Mr. Mintz's Blintzes

By Leslie Kimmelman, Esther Hernando (Illustrator)

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

4.0/5 Goodreads · 24 ratings
32 pages
$17.95Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about helping othersBooks about sports and recreationBooks about cooking and foodBooks about neighborsBooks about skateboarding
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Leslie Kimmelman

Explore Leslie's bookshelf
Here Come the Helpers
Sale price
$999

Here Come the Helpers

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Belly Breathe

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Trick Arrr Treat

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Everybody Bonjours!

Ages 3–7 · 2008
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Little Chef
Sale price
$1799

Little Chef

Ages 2–6 · 2018

Sardines of Love

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Across the Alley

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Way Too Many Latkes

Ages 3–8 · 2017

Chik Chak Shabbat

Ages 3–7 · 2014

Kicks

Ages 4–7 · 2022

First Snow

Ages 4–8 · 2018

My Kicks

Ages 5–7 · 2017
The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
May 24, 2022
First published
January 1, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781681155890

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Elaine R.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo