Wieder, Joy Nelkin. Mouse Who Loved Latkes, The. Joy Nelkin Wieder, Illus. Kar-Ben, 10/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 979-8-7656-4424-9. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL.
C.J., a small brown mouse, lives in the walls of apartment 18, when the Katz family moves in. Naturally this cat family scares him, but he sniffs wonderful smells, so he ventures out and ends up befriending them. The latkes and other foods that the Katz family has prepared, as part of celebrating Hanukkah entice C.J. to overcome his fears, participate in the celebration by helping light the menorah, and enjoy the Jewish foods. Back matter includes a latke recipe, instructions for playing dreidel, as well as a glossary which explains some of the Jewish words used in the story. Watercolor illustrations show C.J.’s fear, the Katz family’s celebration, and some of the Jewish items that are part of a Hanukkah celebration.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library