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 career as a concert pianist or to do something else with her life.

"When Bimi's family immigrates to America and moves into Evie's neighborhood, not everybody is welcoming. But with the help of kind neighbors and a teddy bear, a friendship is born"--

Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices, and includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.

While seeking a larger home for her many children, the Old Woman visits the dwellings of famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters and discovers "There's no place like a shoe."

From Rosh Hashanah through Shavout, Beni and his family celebrate Jewish holidays through the year. Includes craft activities and recipes.

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.

After constantly fighting with his cousin Max during the celebration for Rosh Hashanah, Beni discovers that the new year is an opportunity to put his mistakes behind him and start over.

Papa and the little bears make latkes for Chanukah. Includes the song "O Chanukah" and a recipe for latkes.

Miss Violet's humdrum days come to life when she learns how to play the trombone. Includes the score and lyrics to "When you're smiling."

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.