Interview: Meet The Whispering Town Author Jennifer Elvgren
Posted by Kar-Ben Editors on 8/17/2017 to
In a recent piece, "How to Talk to Your Kids About Charlottesville," New York Times children’s book editor Maria Russo included Jennifer Elvgren's The Whispering Town among "children’s books about people — including kids — who helped in the fight against Nazis and against racism here in the U.S."
Real Readers Respond: Dvorah K. Reads Lily Renee, Escape Artist
Posted by Guest blogger on 8/17/2017 to
We love when young readers share their thoughts about Kar-Ben books.
A MODEL OF LEARNING: Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
Posted by by Jacqueline Jules on 7/31/2017 to
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To read, the mind must make meaning from symbols. The letter “A” represents a particular sound. That sound combines with other sounds to become a word. The process is not easy, and for many children, reading must be broken down into discrete parts before it can be mastered.
Interview: A Hanukkah with Mazel Author Joel Stein
Posted by Kar-Ben Editors on 12/14/2016 to
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Get to know Joel Stein, author of A Hanukkah with Mazel. Learn what inspired his sweet Hanukkah story about a stray cat and friendship.
The True Story of Nonna
Posted by Karen Fisman on 11/30/2015 to
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Karen Fisman is the author of Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise. Below, she shares the story of the Nonna who inspired her interfaith Hanukkah story.
Our Favorite New Hanukkah Pup
Posted by Ellen Fischer on 12/11/2014 to
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Although he has trouble learning the house rules and gets into all sorts of hi-jinks, Latke is one Lucky Dog! Told from the pup’s point of view, this sweet Hanukkah story for little ones is a great addition to Kar-Ben’s Hanukkah collection.
Hanukkah and Olive Oil
Posted by Kar-Ben Editors on 11/1/2013 to
Hanukkah
Wonderfully unique, Harvest of Light is a Hanukkah book with no spinning driedels, no shiny presents and no glitzy parties, just the simple gift of olives from nature and the joy a young family experiences during the olive harvest. The book is newly available in paperback, and is a wonderful Hannukah gift (perhaps along with a bottle or two of olive oil) for any family.
A Gorilla Buys Hanukkah Presents
Posted by Jane Sutton on 10/24/2013 to
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It's hard to pick the perfect gift, and Esther the Gorilla's choices seem all wrong at first. But it all gets sorted out when she invites her animal friends to a joyful Hanukkah party.