The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes

By Linda Glaser and Nancy Cote

It’s the last night of Hanukkah at Rachel’s house, and there aren’t enough potato latkes for all their guests! So Rachel goes next door to borrow some potatoes from sweet Mrs. Greenberg. Every year, their neighbor is all alone on Hanukkah, and every year Rachel’s family invites her to come over. But Mrs. Greenberg always says she doesn’t want to be a bother. “She’s got a heart of gold, but she’s as stubborn as an ox,” says Mama. Luckily, Rachel is every bit as kind-hearted and stubborn—and she just might be clever enough to get Mrs. Greenberg to change her mind!

This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman Company
• Release date: Nov 27, 2012
• ISBN: 9781453294109

Linda Glaser

<p>Linda Glaser's grandparents emigrated from eastern Europe in the late 1800's to New York City, where they first saw the huge statue.Also the author of the immigrant novel, BRIDGE TO AMERICA, Ms. Glaser lives in Duluth, MN.</p>

Reviews for The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

When Rachel's mother receives a phone call asking if Aunt Tilly and her seven grandchildren can attend the family Hanukkah dinner, she immediately agrees, only to discover that there are only three potatoes (and no eggs) left in the house! How will she make enough latkes for everyone? Rachel suggests that they ask their neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, for the ingredients, and use their need as an excuse to invite her to join their celebration. But Mrs. Greenberg, though she has a heart of gold, is also "as stubborn as an ox," and doesn't want to be a bother. Can Rachel find a way to show her how much she is wanted...?An engaging holiday story with a message - that Hanukkah is a time for celebrating with family and friends, and that sometimes it is necessary to keep trying, when attempting to do a kindness - The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes is a book that assumes some basic knowledge of Hanukkah. This is a contemporary story about the celebration of the "Festival of Lights," not an explanation of its origin, but if one bears that in mind, it makes for a fun little picture-book. Nancy Cote's colorful gouache artwork, while not really in a style I find compelling, is engaging enough. All in all, a pleasant Hanukkah tale - enough to convince me to track down the "sequel," Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah.