Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas
By Pamela Ehrenberg
The Story
A little girl who can't stop climbing on everything joins her Indian-Jewish family in making dosas for Hanukkah, until her family gets locked out of the house and her climbing turns out to be exactly what's needed.
Why It's Special
For the kid who scales the couch, the counter, and everything in between, this is the book where that exact habit saves the day.
- Big idea: The things that get you in trouble at home can turn out to be your family's greatest asset.
- Vibes: warm, funny, and food-filled, with a family flavor all its own
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories that blend two cultures and traditions
- like to climb on furniture and everything else
- are working on seeing their quirks as strengths
- love holiday stories with a twist on tradition
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How did Sadie's climbing end up helping her family when they got locked out?
- Real-life connection: Has your family ever mixed two traditions together, like dosas and Hanukkah?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Sadie's brother felt when she kept climbing on things?
- Imagination: What other Hanukkah foods might taste good made a completely different way, like dosas instead of latkes?
- Real-life connection: What's something about you that grown-ups sometimes say 'stop that!' about, but that might actually come in handy someday?
