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English
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Volunteering at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the early 1900s, Jewish cousins Rebecca and Ana must find the real culprit when they are unfairly blamed for a series of mishaps in the Japanese garden. Includes an essay on urban gardening and public botanical gardens in the early 20th century.
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Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
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Nine-year-old Rebecca Rubin eagerly helps her cousin Ana, newly arrived from Russia, to adjust to life in New York City, but when their teacher says the two must sing together at a school assembly, Rebecca worries that her big moment will be ruined.
10) Hanukkah moon
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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When Isobel visits her Aunt Luisa at Hanukkah, she not only has a wonderful time, she learns some new things about this special holiday.
15) Papa's latkes
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Pub. Date
2004.
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English
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On the first Hanukkah after Mama died, Papa and his two daughters try to make latkes and celebrate without her.
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Pub. Date
2009.
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English
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While Rebecca Rubin helps her building's ailing superintendent take care of his homing pigeons, she puzzles over what to do with the Christmas centerpiece her teacher insisted she make but which has no place in her Jewish home.
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Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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When her synagogue's nursery school plans a hike to celebrate Shavuot, the holiday commemorating the day the Jewish people received the Ten Commandments, Sadie is not sure she will be able to climb a huge mountain. Includes facts about the holiday and a recipe for blintzes.
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