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Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

kim_j_dare's review

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4.0

A young girl whose parents hail from different religious backgrounds relates how her family makes the holidays special. A sweet story that embraces the diversity of different traditions.

books4all's review

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

sarahcvo's review

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3.0

A simplistic but nice story showing how a young girl's family celebrates the holiday traditions of both a Christian father and Jewish mother. Good for interfaith families.

teganbeesebooks's review

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3.0

This was cute and a fun representation of something that many families experience and do every year.

yapha's review

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4.0

A sweet look at the blended traditions of a family that celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas. Recommended for grades Pre-K to 2.

creativelifeofliz's review

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5.0

This is a super cute children's book! Although this particular blend of Christmas and Hanukkah isn't the same as mine, I still really appreciate the representation of a multicultural family.

cjeziorski's review

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4.0

This book is a good combination of Christmas and Hanukkah traditions. I think readers need some background knowledge already about the two holidays, as many elements are combined in the activities the characters are doing.

fireside_reads's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

ashlyn_f_stel's review

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4.0

This was absolutely adorable and I loved it so much. I will definitely read this to my future children!

decafjess's review against another edition

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5.0

- short, simple text
- beautiful, bright, large illustrations
- introduces the idea that your family can make its own traditions; you don't have to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah the way your neighbors/cousins/classmates/etc. celebrate.
- celebrates the concept that family is bound together by love and devotion and not necessarily homogeneity.