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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Four seasons Four seasons Jane Breskin Zalben Over the course of a year, thirteen-year-old Allegra Katz, a student at the demanding Julliard School and the daughter of two musicians, tries to decide whether she wants to continue to pursue a care… OL15601932W
Beni's family treasury Beni's family treasury Jane Breskin Zalben A collection of episodes in the lives of Beni and his family shows them observing their Jewish traditions as they celebrate the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. OL1944771W
Don't go! Don't go! Jane Breskin Zalben On the first day of preschool, Daniel gradually overcomes his nervousness as he plays in the sandbox, collects leaves, and bakes cookies. Includes tips for parents on getting ready for preschool and … OL1944778W
Goldie's Purim Goldie's Purim Jane Breskin Zalben Although Goldie is scared at first, she overcomes her stage fright to play Queen Esther in the synagogue's celebration of Purim. OL1944779W
Happy Passover, Rosie Happy Passover, Rosie Jane Breskin Zalben A young bear named Rosie celebrates her first Passover with her family. OL1944781W
Here's looking at you, kid Here's looking at you, kid Jane Breskin Zalben Seventeen-year-old Eric, movie buff and Chinese food connoisseur, considers frizzy-haired, slightly overweight Enid his best friend, but dreams of dating the beautiful blonde pompon girl Kimberley. OL1944782W
Norton's nightime Norton's nightime Jane Breskin Zalben A raccoon tries to overcome his fear of the dark by imagining what some of his braver friends would do. OL1944789W
A perfect nose for Ralph A perfect nose for Ralph Jane Breskin Zalben When his panda's fuzzy black nose falls off and gets lost, a little boy looks for a perfect nose with which to replace it. OL1944795W
Porcupine's Christmas blues Porcupine's Christmas blues Jane Breskin Zalben Lonely and sad at Christmastime, Porcupine feels better with the support of his friends. OL1944796W
To every season To every season Jane Breskin Zalben Gives brief histories and recipes for such holidays as Valentine's Day, Easter, Passover, the Fourth of July, and Kwanzaa. OL1944798W
Unfinished dreams Unfinished dreams Jane Breskin Zalben Jason, a nine-year-old Jewish boy, pursues his dream of becoming a great violinist even as he deals with disappointments and deaths of loved ones. OL1944799W
Basil and Hillary Basil and Hillary Jane Breskin Zalben The barnyard animals' efforts to help two pigs set up housekeeping are washed away with the rain. OL1944802W
Beni's first Chanukah Beni's first Chanukah Jane Breskin Zalben On the first night of Hanukkah, a young bear helps his mother prepare latkes, plays "Spin the Dreidel," and recites a prayer with his father. OL1944803W
Lyle and Humus Lyle and Humus Jane Breskin Zalben Though circus friends try to mend their broken friendship, it seems Lyle and Humus will never get back together until a swimming accident occurs. OL1944805W
"Oh, simple!" "Oh, simple!" Jane Breskin Zalben Feeling very put out when his father's football game on television takes precedence over his cartoons, Beasely runs away to his friend's house next door. OL1944807W
Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah Jane Breskin Zalben Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices. Includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games. OL1944812W
Baby shower Baby shower Jane Breskin Zalben Zoe's desire for a pet, along with her participation in her aunt's baby shower, causes her to have dreams about showers of pets falling from the sky. OL19669561W