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Books with author Katherine Janus Kahn

  • Sammy Spider's First Yom Kippur

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    eBook (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    When Josh breaks the rules and plays ball indoors, he finds himself apologizing not only to his parents, but to Sammy Spider as well. A Yom Kippur story about saying, “I’m sorry.”
  • The Princess and the Ziz

    Jacqueline Jules, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Paperback (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Called on to watch over King Solomon's daughter, the Ziz takes Magda on a joyful trip around the world. But when she falls in love with a handsome young man, the Ziz's jealousy gets the giant bird into trouble.
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  • Sammy Spider's First Tu B'Shevat

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Paperback (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Spring is in the air and Sammy Spider watches as Josh Shapiro lowers the roots of a small tree into the ground. As spring turns to summer and summer to fall, Sammy watches Josh nurture the small tree as it sprouts tiny buds, then full blossoms, then colorful autumn leaves. Birds and squirrels come to visit the tree, and as autumn turns to winter, the leaves drop and the birds leave. Sammy worries as the tree shivers in the cold winter air. And then, as he practices weaving a new web, he gets an idea...
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  • Sammy Spider's Passover Fun Book

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Paperback (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Sammy Spider presents Passover through rhymes, mazes, puzzles, and more. A great afikomen gift for kids.
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  • Sammy Spider's First Shavuot

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    eBook (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    "What's a recipe?" Sammy Spider asks his mother as he watches Mrs. Shapiro make blintzes for Shavuot. As Sammy follows the holiday preparations, young readers will learn how the Torah, which was given on Shavuot, is also a "recipe for life."
  • Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    eBook (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Join Sammy Spider on his stow-away adventure as he tours Israel and learns the many meanings of "shalom."
  • Noah and the Ziz

    Jacqueline Jules, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Paperback (Kar-Ben Publishing TM, Jan. 1, 2005)
    The Ziz is back! The loveable but clumsy Ziz, giant king of the birds, tries to help Noah round up the animals for the ark. Ziz fans will also enjoy The Hardest Word and The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle.
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  • The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle

    Jacqueline Jules, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Paperback (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Aug. 1, 2006)
    The Ziz, the giant bird from Jewish folklore, learns about the concept of sharing by helping the Maccabees find oil to light the menorah in the Temple, bringing about the miracle of Hanukkah.
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  • Sammy Spider's First Shabbat

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    eBook (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Sammy Spider yearns to celebrate Shabbat. He watches Josh set the festive table, and is especially fascinated when Mrs. Shapiro braids the challah. As the family gather's to welcome Shabbat, Sammy discovers that something unexpected has happened.
  • Sammy Spider's First Day of School

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Paperback (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Sammy Spider thinks he’s picked the perfect day to hitch a ride to Josh’s preschool. The class is learning about kindness to animals! But what happens when the little spider is discovered in Josh’s backpack? Every child will identify with this peek into a busy preschool classroom.
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  • Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    Hardcover (Kar-Ben Pub, July 1, 1996)
    A young spider wants to join in as he watches a family prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah
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  • Sammy Spider's First Purim

    Sylvia A. Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn

    eBook (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Sammy Spider wants to help Josh get ready for Purim. Instead, he gets stuck inside a grogger. How will he escape?