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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2004
K-Gr 2 This is the first Chanukah since Selma's mother died, and she and her younger sister carefully follow all of Mama's traditions as they polish the menorah and tell Papa exactly how the latkes should be made. When they turn out fat, brown, and lumpy inst...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2004
On the first night of Hanukkah, sisters Selma and Dora wait expectantly for Papa to return home with the ingredients for traditional latkes. Armed with a fifty-pound bag of potatoes and an extra helping of good cheer, Papa sets to work with his two kitchen assistants. But for older sister Selma the food ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




