Bubba Brayna's legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her
home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller.
Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first
night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable
bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and
Bubba Brayna--who does not see or hear very well--mistakes him for her
rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the
menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal.
However, after her well-fed guest leaves, there's a knock at the
door--it's the rabbi, and all of Brayna's other friends, arriving for
dinner. But there are no latkes left--and together, they finally figure
out who really ate them.
Lively illustrations by Mike Wohnoutka, portraying the sprightly Bubba
Brayna and her very hungry guest, accompany this instant family
favorite, a humorous reworking of Eric A. Kimmel's earlier classic tale,
The Chanukkah Guest. A traditional recipe for latkes is included in
the back matter, along with interesting, digestible facts about the
history and traditions of Hanukkah.
A 2013 National Jewish Book Award Winner, this book is perfect for a
holiday story time with children-- either in the classroom or at home,
as an introduction for young readers to the traditions and customs of
Hanukkah, and as a classic to return to year after year.