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Fire Diary

by Rosenblatt, Lily & Friedman, Judith

With the help of her school counselor, nine-year-old April learns to deal with her fears after her house burns down.

Tell me a mitzvah

little and big ways to repair the world

by Siegel, Danny & Friedman, Judith

Recounts the mitzvahs, or good deeds, of a dozen men and women and suggests ways young people can help others.

There's a little bit of me in Jamey

by Amadeo, Diana M. & Friedman, Judith

Brian, whose younger brother Jamey has leukemia, feels frightened, confused, and neglected by his parents; but he finds some comfort when he donates bone marro...

I speak English for my mom

by Stanek, Muriel & Friedman, Judith

Lupe, a young Mexican American, must translate for her mother who speaks only Spanish until Mrs. Gomez decides to learn English in order to get a better job.

Hanukkah

eight lights around the world

by Sussman, Susan & Friedman, Judith

Eight short stories depict eight contemporary Jewish families in different countries celebrating the holiday.