Lesléa Newman

"Brings to life a not too distant history of immigration to Ellis Island. When it's time for nine-year-old Gittel and her mother to leave their homeland behind and go to America for the promise of a new life, a health inspection stops any chance of Gittel's mother joining her daughter on the voyage. Knowing she may never see her mother again, Gittel must find the courage within herself to leave her family behind"-- Provided by publisher.

The great babka bake-off is on! Esther and Hester's new neighbor, Sylvester, will gladly be their babka tester, and decide which sister's Babka is the best. With cat Lester and dog Chester, the new friends enjoy a delicious Shabbat.

The year's range of Jewish holidays and celebrations are presented in this repeating, rhyming chant that features key succinct elements for each.

After waking from her winter nap, Skunk worries that her friends have forgotten her but it turns out they have planned a spring surprise.

Miriam learns the meaning of Passover when her grandfather makes a special matzah dish. Includes recipe for matzah brei (similar to French toast, but with unleavened bread), and a glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish words used in the text.

Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story.

Young Selena, who would rather twirl than walk, begins to study ballet and, after years of practice and a great deal of encouragement from Miss Tutu, finally makes her stage debut.

A young boy deals with the loss of his beloved cat, Charlie, eventually accepting the arrival of another, very different cat.

Though Grandmother ages, she still has important lessons to teach about life as she asks her granddaughter to "Remember that."

A young boy's fascination with everything he sees around him causes him to be late and upsets his parents, until they come to realize his special gift.