Karen Rostoker-Gruber

It's Tu B'Shevat-Jewish Arbor Day - and a diverse group of children work together to plant a tree. After digging a hole, placing the tree, filling the hole with dirt, patting the ground, and spraying the garden hose, the children celebrate by wishing the tree a happy birthday, and then look forward to when it blossoms on Tu B'Shevat the following year.

"Fudge and Einstein are a ferret duo. They're going on a vacation adventure out west, to Arizona. Fudge doesn't want to go. He likes to relax. Einstein likes action and can't wait for their trip. But when they get to the ranch, Fudge experiences the biggest adventure of his life. Maybe trying new things isn't so bad after all..." --

When Michelle brings home a new kitten, her cat Bandit is not at all pleased to share his home and water dish, and absolutely refuses to share his favorite toy mouse.

When Rooster's throat is too sore for him to crow, the other farm animals help both him and Farmer Ted.

On the second night of Hanukkah, Farmer Kobi invites Polly to his home for dinner but her reaction to his animals proves she is not his perfect match, while a stranger who appears at the door just might be. Includes a note about Jewish values and how the story can be used to teach them to one's children.