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Oy, Santa! - by Joyce Schriebman (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- A laugh-out-loud interfaith holiday story celebrating Jewish joy, friendship, and the beauty of every tradition!
- 7-8 Years
- 10.21" x 8.14" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
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About the Book
"Even though Santa knows some things--like Oliver's friend Ibrahim also doesn't celebrate Christmas--Oliver loses his patience when Santa doesn't fully appreciate Hanukkah customs. Especially latkes! Helping people understand Jewish traditions is a never-ending job!--Book Synopsis
A laugh-out-loud interfaith holiday story celebrating Jewish joy, friendship, and the beauty of every tradition!
Enjoy this heartwarming and hilarious holiday picture book as Jewish, bi-racial Oliver Overstreet teaches Santa that Christmas and Hanukkah are not related--at all!
Oy, Santa! shines as a festive story that celebrates Jewish pride and tradition, sprinkled with laughter, friendship, and inclusion. With a friendly nod to Muslims who also don't celebrate Christmas, this book is perfect for families, classrooms, and libraries seeking a fun, timely story about respecting differences and building bridges between traditions.
Starred Review - School Library Journal
"A highly entertaining holiday book that will be popular with readers of all ages. Verdict: Highly recommended for all collections."
2025 Children's Book Council Favorite Award Winner
Reader Praise:
"The holiday book we didn't know we needed."
"Had me smiling throughout. Great for kids as well as adults."
"Perfect for those celebrating either (or both) holidays."
"A fun read. I wish I had this book as a youngster."
"I read this book and instantly ordered multiple copies to give as gifts to friends."
Ideal for:
- Interfaith families building shared holiday traditions of menorahs and mistletoe
- Grandparents looking for a gift to entertain and spark conversation
- Teachers and librarians promoting diversity and empathy (Teacher Guide available)
- Anyone who believes the holidays are brighter when every tradition shines
Bring home a story that celebrates connection, kindness, and the light of every tradition this holiday season. Ollie would like that.
Review Quotes
"A witty exchange of letters between a Jewish boy and Santa Claus that promotes religious understanding. . . . [An] informative, funny book . . . for readers of all faith traditions."--Spirituality & Practice
-- (10/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)"Cheerful cartoony illustrations . . . include seasonal motifs and clever details. The Jewish family's varied skin tones, along with other non-Christmas observers and diversity among the elves, are added pluses for representation."--The Horn Book Magazine
-- (11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)"A highly entertaining holiday book that will be popular with readers of all ages. . . . Highly recommended for all collections."--starred, School Library Journal
-- (10/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)"Clever, knowing, and unique in its enthusiasm for the integrity of the holiday, this story is for readers who find themselves cast in the role of Hanukkah explainer."--Publishers Weekly
-- (7/29/2024 12:00:00 AM)