Levine, Arthur A.

"Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that is lantern-bright. He can make anything last as long as it is needed, like a tiny bit of oil that must stretch for eight nights, or a small lump of chocolate that grows to allow the Glasers to treat their children and spurs them to share what little they have with the O'Malleys. A mythical, magical take on the way Jewish families came to give and receive gifts over Hanukkah, just as their Christian neighbors do at Christmas, thanks to a loving spirit working behind the scenes--together with a certain jolly old soul"--Provided by publisher.

Every morning, Noah looks forward to his visits with his gradnfather, but one summer, he notices that his grandpa has forgotten how to do the things they love together, but Noah is determined to find a way to connect.

"Introducing Nate Gadol, a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to all those in need. He is a generous spirit whose magic can make things last exactly as long an they're needed. When the Glaser family immigrates to the United States, their first Hanukkah looks like it will be a meager one. And their neighbors are struggling too, with money scarce and Christmas around the corner. Even Santa's spirits are running low. Luckily, Nate Gadol has enough magic to make this a miraculous holiday for all"--OCLC.

In this modernized version of the Grimm fairy tale "Brother and sister," Brooklyn siblings Myron and Sadie are victims of a spell cast by a greedy witch.

Pearl Moscowitz takes a stand when the city government tries to chop down the last ginko tree on her street.

Although Liza, a young sheep, dreams of being a star, she is too shy to try out for the lead in the class play, but a crisis on opening night thrusts her into the spotlight.

When Bono and his grandfather Nonno go for a walk in the park, Nonno falls asleep and the animals try to amuse Bono.

Moses and his little brother Benjamin find a way to celebrate Hanukkah during their dangerous emigration to Palestine.

A rhyming countdown of the days of the week as parents and children find ways to spend time together while waiting for the weekend.

A Japanese folk tale about an artistic young boy whose love for drawing cats gets him into trouble and leads him to a mysterious experience.