Storytime with Karen Rostoker-Gruber

We are excited to host Karen Rostoker-Gruber again at Howling Basset for the publication of her new holiday-themed children's book Don't Invite a Bear Inside for Hanukkah!

Beautifully illustrated by Carles Arbat

While he might try to be helpful with decorating and putting candles in the menorah, he will start to cause a mess soon enough, especially when latkes, gelt and other holiday food is served.  

But maybe if you think creatively, you can still celebrate the holiday together. 

In this energetic, lighthearted story, readers will learn about the preparations and traditions of Hanukkah. 

It's a Hanukkah tale about meeting new friends where they are, accommodating differences, being flexible and learning to celebrate even if things don’t go exactly as planned.