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In this light‑hearted story, a family drives through snowy roads to spend time with their beloved grandmother. While visiting, the old lady mistakenly swallows a Chanukah dreidel, setting the stage for a humorous and festive journey that celebrates Hanukkah traditions and family bonds.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Caryn Yacowitz
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