The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays

Malka Drucker, Maika Drucker. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $16.99 (192pp) ISBN 978-0-316-19313-9

Opening with Rosh Hashanah, this oversize volume focuses on nine holidays and also discusses Shabbat, supplementing clear explanations with stories by such writers as Isaac Bashevis Singer, crafts and recipes, songs--even a play for Purim. ""Truly a treasury,"" said PW in a starred review. All ages. (Sept.)

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