Hanukkah Bear - Eric A. Kimmel

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.