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Still A Family: A Young Child's Book About Divorce
by Sandy Lanton
When her parents fought, Emily got so scared, she spilled her milk. Her little brother sat in his high chair, held his hands over his ears, and rocked back and forth. As the fighting continued, Emily hid in her safe spot under the dining room table. A few days later, the family sat in the living room and Emily heard the word “divorce” for the first time. After Daddy moved out, Emily got angry, then learned that having a “Mommy House” and a “Daddy House” was OK—even fun—and they were “STILL A FAMILY”.
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Daddy's Chair received the Sydney Taylor Award from the Association of Jewish Libraries.
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Daddy's Chair by Sandy
Lanton, illustrated by Shelly Haas, is a tender book, for children ages 4-8, that handles the death of a young parent with great sensitivity, focusing on the theme of remembrance. Little Michael at first denies his father's death and refuses to let anyone sit in his father's chair, but later he becomes reconciled and finds comfort in the chair.
Touching, powerful book... beautifully produced...
—The Washington Post
A well-done book on a difficult subject.
—School Library Journal
Sensitively explains the mourning rituals in words the very
young reader will understand.
—Hadassah Magazine |
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Lots Of Latkes by
Sandy Lanton, illustrated by Vicki Jo Redenbaugh is a
Hanukkah story. Long ago in a faraway village, an old woman invites her friends to a Hanukkah dinner. Each guest plans to bring something to share-sour cream, applesauce, fish, and jelly doughnuts-but a series of mishaps results in each of them contributing latkes instead. The friends have a good time anyway, celebrating the holiday with a dreidel, songs, dancing-and lots of latkes. Cartoon illustrations in soft colors are appropriate for the lighthearted story. Use this as a read-aloud in library, family, and Jewish school settings
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The Happy Hackers
is about a boy who uses his computer to set a trap for a thief. The
main character is in 8th grade, but it is written at a 4th grade level
for "reluctant readers" and ESL students. |
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