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K-3
Illustrated by
Jeffrey Ebbeler.
When Sara sees a hungry man eating rotten fruit, she feels compelled to help him. For Hanukkah, she leaves him a care package that includes a menorah, latkes, and cookies; then he joins her family for a holiday dinner. The well-intentioned but heavy-handed message about helping those who are less fortunate ("giving tzedakah") pairs with animated illustrations that capture Sara's enthusiasm.