I was recently asked to do a book review on this delightful children's book called Latkes for Santa Claus by Janie Emaus and illustrated by Bryan Langdo. It was gifted to me for promising to do the review, even though all opinions about the story and illustrations are my own.
I have several nieces and nephews who love being read to, and this book came at the perfect time for sharing it with them. It is a wonderful book. A quick summary:
Anna grew up celebrating Hanukkah, but her mom recently married and he and his son, Michael, celebrated Christmas. For the first time, they are celebrating both, together. Michael, the expert on celebrating Santa, shares his ideas for the perfect treat for Santa, while Anna wants to share a treat from Hanukkah. Some of her ideas won't work, as Santa can't carry it with him to his sled. The illustrations are priceless, the looks between characters and the luscious treats are visual "treats" themselves.
I adore that this book has recipes in the back for families to try as well. What a wonderful holiday memory and one that can become a tradition. Give this book as a gift soon, especially to those families who are trying to combine cultures and families. The book has an adorable, happy ending for you, and for Santa!
This is a great Christmas book. The artwork is adorable, and I think it's cool that it has recipes.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book which helps to bring two traditions together which is always wonderful to read.
ReplyDeleteOh fun, I can see kids loving this. If my children were small, I'd have picked this up for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great holiday book suggestion my daughter would love the recipes at the end!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome combining the traditions! On my mom's side of the family there are a lot of Jewish/Catholic marriages and I love to see how they embrace both cultures/traditions!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a pretty amazing book. It would be perfect for my nieces and nephews.
ReplyDeleteA great book with a happy ending is all we needed right now. Hehe
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to combine the two holidays and traditions. I bet this makes kids feel so special.
ReplyDeleteWow very interesting book. I love how it has also some recipes. Has a happy ending too! I'd love to have this book.
ReplyDeleteChristmas books are so cute! Love them so much! My kid will love it too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! I will have to check this out for my kids.
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