Overview
When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, ""Hello."" The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can't play with cats! ""Hello again,"" says the soft voice. ""Please don't go. I could use a friend."" Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?
Full Product Details
Author: Joy Nelkin Wieder ,
Book Buddy Digital Media
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Weight: 0.399kg
ISBN: 9798765644249
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Wieder's lively text captures C.J.'s hopes and fears, accompanied by expressive illustrations that use varied perspectives to good effect. Kindness abounds in this holiday tale of unexpected friendship.""—Kirkus Reviews ""This story is a light and fun glimpse into family holiday life for those who do or do not observe Hanukkah.""—School Library Journal ""Watercolor- and ink-style illustrations lend a homespun, coloring-book warmth to a congenial cat-and-mouse picture book that honors Judaism's tradition of holiday hospitality.""—Publishers Weekly
""Watercolor- and ink-style illustrations lend a homespun, coloring-book warmth to a congenial cat-and-mouse picture book that honors Judaism's tradition of holiday hospitality.""—Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Joy Nelkin Wieder is an author, artist, and educator. Her picture book The Passover Mouse, illustrated by Shahar Kober, was awarded the SCBWI/PJ Library Jewish Stories Award and was chosen as a PJ Library selection. Her historical novel The Secret Tunnel has been selected for the PJ Our Way program. When she's not writing or illustrating books for children, she might be painting landscapes or training service dogs. Joy loves latkes with applesauce and sour cream, especially during Hanukkah! She lives outside Boston with her husband and two cats. Visit http://www.jnwieder.com for more information. Joy Nelkin Wieder is an author, artist, and educator. Her picture book The Passover Mouse, illustrated by Shahar Kober, was awarded the SCBWI/PJ Library Jewish Stories Award and was chosen as a PJ Library selection. Her historical novel The Secret Tunnel has been selected for the PJ Our Way program. When she's not writing or illustrating books for children, she might be painting landscapes or training service dogs. Joy loves latkes with applesauce and sour cream, especially during Hanukkah! She lives outside Boston with her husband and two cats. Visit http://www.jnwieder.com for more information.
