For Selma and her little sister Dora, this is their first Chanukkah without Mama. When Papa comes home with everything they need for latkes, Selma is worried. Mama always made the Chanukkah latkes. Can they make them without her?

 

This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2004 by Walker Books Ltd .

Michelle Edwards is the the author/illustrator of many books for children, including "Chicken Man", Winner of the National Jewish Book Award. She lives in Minnesota, USA. Stacey Schuett has illustrated many books for children. She lives in the USA.