Mr Mintz's Blintzes

Mr. Mintz is famous in his neighborhood for cooking up cheesy, gooey, and delicious blintzes to celebrate the holiday of Shavout. Mr Mintz is a famously generous cook. He makes soup for sniffles, fries up latkes for Hanukkah, bakes challah for the Shabbot and shares it all with his friends and neighbors. Each spring he makes delicious blintzes to celebrate to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Everyone looks forward to the special, seasonal treat. But when he hurts his leg in a skateboarding accident and is unable to cook, what will become of the blintzes?Join in as Mr. Mintz's neighbors collaborate to return the kindnesses he has so generously distributed to them over the years. A book to celebrate the joy of cooking, kindness, and generosity that's great for both family and classroom read-alouds. Illustrates Jewish values in a fun and meaningful way that will appeal to kids of all backgrounds.An author's note for families includes a short explanation of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.A Bank Street College "Best Children's Books of the Year" "A cozy tale of friendship, mutual aid, neighborliness, and tasty, tasty food." --Kirkus Reviews