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katiekate360's review against another edition
5.0
A super cute and fun read. We enjoyed it so much we bought one on Amazon to add to our collection!!
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
4.0
Cute grandma gets ready for a visit from the Rabbi, but a bear arrives instead and is mistaken for the Rabbi by our granny! Cute~
momoj8's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
weelilbit's review against another edition
Art - 1/1 - adorable, sweet
Story - 1/1 - phenomenal; a ridiculous tale of Bubba Brayna mistaking a bear for her rabbi and then the rabbi turns out to be a large man with a heavy beard and a large brown coat (think Hagrid)
What We Learn
- bubba
- potato latke
- rabbi
- menorah
- shammes candle
- dreidel
- letter gimel
- sour cream or jam
Extras
- latke recipe
- author's note with history/explanations
Story - 1/1 - phenomenal; a ridiculous tale of Bubba Brayna mistaking a bear for her rabbi and then the rabbi turns out to be a large man with a heavy beard and a large brown coat (think Hagrid)
What We Learn
- bubba
- potato latke
- rabbi
- menorah
- shammes candle
- dreidel
- letter gimel
- sour cream or jam
Extras
- latke recipe
- author's note with history/explanations
mariahroze's review against another edition
4.0
"Almost blind and deaf, a woman known for her delicious latkes mistakes a visiting bear for her rabbi. A retelling of The Chanukkah Guest (Holiday House, 1990, o.p.) with new illustrations."
rhodesee's review against another edition
4.0
I really like the updated edition of this cute picture book about a case of mistaken identity during Hanukkah. The illustrations are great and it includes a latke recipe! I must take issue with Bear's choice of jam though..... :)
5elementknitr's review against another edition
5.0
I adored the artwork in this book! And the sweet, lovely story.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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A humorous tale of mistaken identity. Bubba Brayna, a 97-year-old who makes the best potato latkes in the village, is preparing for a visit from the rabbi on Hanukkah. So when a guest arrives who looks like the rabbi, talks like the rabbi, and has the rabbi's beard, Bubba Brayna assumes it is the rabbi. A delightfully sweet story of sharing good times with others, even those you might not have expected.
The updated illustrations are adorable. Very warm and cozy. They fit perfectly with the book's theme. The story itself is silly and heartwarming. I loved how the village came together at the end.
The book also includes a recipe for potato latkes.
A delight to read. Great for sharing with others, just like a plate of latkes.
A humorous tale of mistaken identity. Bubba Brayna, a 97-year-old who makes the best potato latkes in the village, is preparing for a visit from the rabbi on Hanukkah. So when a guest arrives who looks like the rabbi, talks like the rabbi, and has the rabbi's beard, Bubba Brayna assumes it is the rabbi. A delightfully sweet story of sharing good times with others, even those you might not have expected.
The updated illustrations are adorable. Very warm and cozy. They fit perfectly with the book's theme. The story itself is silly and heartwarming. I loved how the village came together at the end.
The book also includes a recipe for potato latkes.
A delight to read. Great for sharing with others, just like a plate of latkes.