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The Babka Sisters

Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Tika, Tata Bobokhidze

Sisters Esther and Hester live beside one another with their pets, Lester the cat and Chester the dog. When Sylvester moves across the street, both sisters bake babka for Shabbat to welcome him. Each believes her own baking is unmatched, turning their neighborly warmth into an unspoken bake-off. The contest puts pressure on their relationship until Sylvester finds a way to restore balance. Set around food, welcoming a newcomer, and Shabbat, the story follows the sisters through rivalry and reconciliation.

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Themes
Community · Food And Cooking · Religion And Spirituality · Siblings
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781728445564
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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