Latke, the Lucky Dog - by Ellen Fischer (Paperback)

About the Book

Rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, fuzzy Latke the puppy joins the family just in time for the celebrations. Although he has trouble learning the house rules and gets into all sorts of hijinks, he is one Lucky Dog! Told from the pups point of view, this sweet Hanukkah story for little ones is a great addition to Kar-Bens

Book Synopsis

Rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, Latke has trouble learning the house rules. Despite a series of mishaps, he is one Lucky Dog!

Review Quotes

"Do we need another juvenile Hanukkah book? The answer is definitively yes, in the case of this lovely new dog-centric book which gives a unique perspective on the holiday." -- Jewish Book World

-- (6/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"This is a pleasant Hanukkah title, with the bonus of nicely conveying that the rescued animal is a lucky dog indeed. A brief description of the holiday is included." --School Library Journal

-- (10/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

"Told in Latke's voice, the story highlights the holiday's traditions as well as the love between the dog and his new family. Cheerful textured illustrations capture all of Latke's mischief." --starred, The Horn Book Magazine

-- (11/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

"Youngsters will root for the puppy....Child-like illustrations perfectly match the text....It is recommended for those libraries that need to round out their holiday book choices."―Library Media Connection

-- (3/1/2015 12:00:00 AM)